Multiple antenna repeater architecture

ABSTRACT

Technology for a desktop signal booster is disclosed. The desktop signal booster can include a cellular signal amplifier, an integrated device antenna coupled to the cellular signal amplifier, an integrated node antenna coupled to the cellular signal amplifier, and wireless charging circuitry. The cellular signal amplifier can be configured to amplify signals for a wireless device, and the wireless device can be within a selected distance from the desktop signal booster. The integrated device antenna can be configured to transmit signals from the cellular signal amplifier to the wireless device. The integrated node antenna can be configured to transmit signals from the cellular signal amplifier to a base station. The wireless charging circuitry can be configured to wirelessly charge the wireless device when the wireless device is placed in proximity to the desktop signal booster.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 16/288,695, filed Feb. 28, 2019 with a docket number of3969-108.NP.US.CIP which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 15/814,223, filed Nov. 15, 2017 with a docketnumber of 3969-108.NP.US, which claims the benefit of U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 62/422,505, filed Nov. 15, 2016 with a docketnumber of 3969-108.PROV.US, the entire specification of which is herebyincorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

BACKGROUND

Signal boosters and repeaters can be used to increase the quality ofwireless communication between a wireless device and a wirelesscommunication access point, such as a cell tower. Signal boosters canimprove the quality of the wireless communication by amplifying,filtering, and/or applying other processing techniques to uplink anddownlink signals communicated between the wireless device and thewireless communication access point.

As an example, the signal booster can receive, via an antenna, downlinksignals from the wireless communication access point. The signal boostercan amplify the downlink signal and then provide an amplified downlinksignal to the wireless device. In other words, the signal booster canact as a relay between the wireless device and the wirelesscommunication access point. As a result, the wireless device can receivea stronger signal from the wireless communication access point.Similarly, uplink signals from the wireless device (e.g., telephonecalls and other data) can be directed to the signal booster. The signalbooster can amplify the uplink signals before communicating, via anantenna, the uplink signals to the wireless communication access point.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Features and advantages of the disclosure will be apparent from thedetailed description which follows, taken in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings, which together illustrate, by way of example,features of the disclosure; and, wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a signal booster in communication with a wirelessdevice and a base station in accordance with an example;

FIG. 2 illustrates a cellular signal booster configured to amplifyuplink (UL) and downlink (DL) signals using one or more downlink signalpaths and one or more uplink signal paths in accordance with an example;

FIG. 3 illustrates a desktop signal booster in accordance with anexample;

FIG. 4 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier configured to amplify DLsignals in accordance with an example;

FIG. 5 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier configured with asimultaneous bypass path in accordance with an example;

FIG. 6 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier configured to amplifyuplink (UL) and downlink (DL) signals in accordance with an example;

FIG. 7 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier configured with asimultaneous bypass path in accordance with an example;

FIG. 8 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier with bypassable poweramplifiers in accordance with an example;

FIG. 9 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier configured withswitchable band pass filters (BPFs) in accordance with an example;

FIG. 10 illustrates a cellular signal amplifier with bypassable poweramplifiers in accordance with an example;

FIG. 11 illustrates a wireless device in accordance with an example;

FIG. 12a illustrates a repeater with a receive diversity antenna port inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 12b illustrates a multiband repeater with a receive diversityantenna port in accordance with an example;

FIG. 12c illustrates a repeater with a receive diversity antenna port inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 12d illustrates a repeater with a receive diversity antenna port inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 12e illustrates a repeater with a receive diversity antenna port inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 12f illustrates a multiband repeater with a receive diversityantenna port in accordance with an example;

FIG. 12g illustrates a repeater with a receive diversity antenna port inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 12h illustrates a repeater with a receive diversity antenna port inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 13a illustrates a multiband repeater with a receive diversityantenna port in accordance with an example;

FIGS. 13b to 13e illustrate multi-filter packages in accordance with anexample;

FIGS. 13f to 13i illustrate multi-filter packages in accordance with anexample;

FIG. 13j illustrates a multiband repeater with a receive diversityantenna port in accordance with an example;

FIG. 13k illustrates a multiband repeater with a receive diversityantenna port in accordance with an example;

FIG. 13l illustrates a multiband repeater with a receive diversityantenna port in accordance with an example;

FIG. 14 depicts a signal booster in accordance with an example;

FIG. 15 depicts a repeater in accordance with an example;

FIG. 16 depicts a repeater in accordance with an example;

FIG. 17 depicts a repeater in accordance with an example; and

FIG. 18 depicts a repeater in accordance with an example.

Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated, andspecific language will be used herein to describe the same. It willnevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of theinvention is thereby intended.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present invention is disclosed and described, it is to beunderstood that this invention is not limited to the particularstructures, process steps, or materials disclosed herein, but isextended to equivalents thereof as would be recognized by thoseordinarily skilled in the relevant arts. It should also be understoodthat terminology employed herein is used for the purpose of describingparticular examples only and is not intended to be limiting. The samereference numerals in different drawings represent the same element.Numbers provided in flow charts and processes are provided for clarityin illustrating steps and operations and do not necessarily indicate aparticular order or sequence.

EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

An initial overview of technology embodiments is provided below and thenspecific technology embodiments are described in further detail later.This initial summary is intended to aid readers in understanding thetechnology more quickly but is not intended to identify key features oressential features of the technology nor is it intended to limit thescope of the claimed subject matter.

FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary signal booster 120 in communication witha wireless device 110 and a base station 130. The signal booster 120 canbe referred to as a repeater. A repeater can be an electronic deviceused to amplify (or boost) signals. The signal booster 120 (alsoreferred to as a cellular signal amplifier) can improve the quality ofwireless communication by amplifying, filtering, and/or applying otherprocessing techniques via a signal amplifier 122 to uplink signalscommunicated from the wireless device 110 to the base station 130 and/ordownlink signals communicated from the base station 130 to the wirelessdevice 110. In other words, the signal booster 120 can amplify or boostuplink signals and/or downlink signals bi-directionally. In one example,the signal booster 120 can be at a fixed location, such as in a home oroffice. Alternatively, the signal booster 120 can be attached to amobile object, such as a vehicle or a wireless device 110.

In one configuration, the signal booster 120 can include an integrateddevice antenna 124 (e.g., an inside antenna or a coupling antenna) andan integrated node antenna 126 (e.g., an outside antenna). Theintegrated node antenna 126 can receive the downlink signal from thebase station 130. The downlink signal can be provided to the signalamplifier 122 via a second coaxial cable 127 or other type of radiofrequency connection operable to communicate radio frequency signals.The signal amplifier 122 can include one or more cellular signalamplifiers for amplification and filtering. The downlink signal that hasbeen amplified and filtered can be provided to the integrated deviceantenna 124 via a first coaxial cable 125 or other type of radiofrequency connection operable to communicate radio frequency signals.The integrated device antenna 124 can wirelessly communicate thedownlink signal that has been amplified and filtered to the wirelessdevice 110.

Similarly, the integrated device antenna 124 can receive an uplinksignal from the wireless device 110. The uplink signal can be providedto the signal amplifier 122 via the first coaxial cable 125 or othertype of radio frequency connection operable to communicate radiofrequency signals. The signal amplifier 122 can include one or morecellular signal amplifiers for amplification and filtering. The uplinksignal that has been amplified and filtered can be provided to theintegrated node antenna 126 via the second coaxial cable 127 or othertype of radio frequency connection operable to communicate radiofrequency signals. The integrated device antenna 126 can communicate theuplink signal that has been amplified and filtered to the base station130.

In one example, the signal booster 120 can filter the uplink anddownlink signals using any suitable analog or digital filteringtechnology including, but not limited to, surface acoustic wave (SAW)filters, bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters, film bulk acoustic resonator(FBAR) filters, ceramic filters, waveguide filters or low-temperatureco-fired ceramic (LTCC) filters.

In one example, the signal booster 120 can send uplink signals to a nodeand/or receive downlink signals from the node. The node can comprise awireless wide area network (WWAN) access point (AP), a base station(BS), an evolved Node B (eNB), a baseband unit (BBU), a remote radiohead (RRH), a remote radio equipment (RRE), a relay station (RS), aradio equipment (RE), a remote radio unit (RRU), a central processingmodule (CPM), or another type of WWAN access point.

In one configuration, the signal booster 120 used to amplify the uplinkand/or a downlink signal is a handheld booster. The handheld booster canbe implemented in a sleeve of the wireless device 110. The wirelessdevice sleeve can be attached to the wireless device 110, but can beremoved as needed. In this configuration, the signal booster 120 canautomatically power down or cease amplification when the wireless device110 approaches a particular base station. In other words, the signalbooster 120 can determine to stop performing signal amplification whenthe quality of uplink and/or downlink signals is above a definedthreshold based on a location of the wireless device 110 in relation tothe base station 130.

In one example, the signal booster 120 can include a battery to providepower to various components, such as the signal amplifier 122, theintegrated device antenna 124 and the integrated node antenna 126. Thebattery can also power the wireless device 110 (e.g., phone or tablet).Alternatively, the signal booster 120 can receive power from thewireless device 110.

In one configuration, the signal booster 120 can be a FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)-compatible consumer signal booster. As anon-limiting example, the signal booster 120 can be compatible with FCCPart 20 or 47 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 20.21 (Mar. 21,2013). In addition, the signal booster 120 can operate on thefrequencies used for the provision of subscriber-based services underparts 22 (Cellular), 24 (Broadband PCS), 27 (AWS-1, 700 MHz Lower A-EBlocks, and 700 MHz Upper C Block), and 90 (Specialized Mobile Radio) of47 C.F.R. The signal booster 120 can be configured to automaticallyself-monitor its operation to ensure compliance with applicable noiseand gain limits. The signal booster 120 can either self-correct or shutdown automatically if the signal booster's operations violate theregulations defined in FCC Part 20.21. It should be noted that these FCCregulations apply to FCC-compatible consumer repeaters and may not beapplicable to a user equipment (UE) in communication with anFCC-compatible consumer repeater. While a repeater that is compatiblewith FCC regulations is provided as an example, it is not intended to belimiting. The repeater can be configured to be compatible with othergovernmental regulations based on the location where the repeater isconfigured to operate.

In one configuration, the signal booster 120 can improve the wirelessconnection between the wireless device 110 and the base station 130(e.g., cell tower) or another type of wireless wide area network (WWAN)access point (AP). The signal booster 120 can boost signals for cellularstandards, such as the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) LongTerm Evolution (LTE) Release 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16standards or Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)802.16. In one configuration, the signal booster 120 can boost signalsfor 3GPP LTE Release 16.0.0 (January 2019) or other desired releases.The signal booster 120 can boost signals from the 3GPP TechnicalSpecification 36.101 (Release 16 Jan. 2019) bands or LTE frequencybands. For example, the signal booster 120 can boost signals from theLTE frequency bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, and 71. In addition,the signal booster 120 can boost selected frequency bands based on thecountry or region in which the signal booster is used, including any of3GPP LTE frequency bands 1 through 85, 3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through86, 3GPP 5G frequency bands 257 through 261, or other frequency bands,as disclosed in 3GPP TS 36.104 V16.0.0 (January 2019) or 3GPP TS 38.104v15.4.0 (January 2019). In addition, the signal booster 120 can boosttime division duplexing (TDD) and/or frequency division duplexing (FDD)signals.

The number of LTE frequency bands and the level of signal improvementcan vary based on a particular wireless device, cellular node, orlocation. Additional domestic and international frequencies can also beincluded to offer increased functionality. Selected models of the signalbooster 120 can be configured to operate with selected frequency bandsbased on the location of use. In another example, the signal booster 120can automatically sense from the wireless device 110 or base station 130(or GPS, etc.) which frequencies are used, which can be a benefit forinternational travelers.

In one example, the integrated device antenna 124 and the integratednode antenna 126 can be comprised of a single antenna, an antenna array,or have a telescoping form-factor. In another example, the integrateddevice antenna 124 and the integrated node antenna 126 can be amicrochip antenna. An example of a microchip antenna is AMMAL001. In yetanother example, the integrated device antenna 124 and the integratednode antenna 126 can be a printed circuit board (PCB) antenna. Anexample of a PCB antenna is TE 2118310-1.

In one example, the integrated device antenna 124 can receive uplink(UL) signals from the wireless device 100 and transmit DL signals to thewireless device 100 using a single antenna. Alternatively, theintegrated device antenna 124 can receive UL signals from the wirelessdevice 100 using a dedicated UL antenna, and the integrated deviceantenna 124 can transmit DL signals to the wireless device 100 using adedicated DL antenna.

In one example, the integrated device antenna 124 can communicate withthe wireless device 110 using near field communication. Alternatively,the integrated device antenna 124 can communicate with the wirelessdevice 110 using far field communication.

In one example, the integrated node antenna 126 can receive downlink(DL) signals from the base station 130 and transmit uplink (UL) signalsto the base station 130 via a single antenna. Alternatively, theintegrated node antenna 126 can receive DL signals from the base station130 using a dedicated DL antenna, and the integrated node antenna 126can transmit UL signals to the base station 130 using a dedicated ULantenna.

In one configuration, multiple signal boosters can be used to amplify ULand DL signals. For example, a first signal booster can be used toamplify UL signals and a second signal booster can be used to amplify DLsignals. In addition, different signal boosters can be used to amplifydifferent frequency ranges.

In one configuration, the signal booster 120 can be configured toidentify when the wireless device 110 receives a relatively strongdownlink signal. An example of a strong downlink signal can be adownlink signal with a signal strength greater than approximately −80dBm. The signal booster 120 can be configured to automatically turn offselected features, such as amplification, to conserve battery life. Whenthe signal booster 120 senses that the wireless device 110 is receivinga relatively weak downlink signal, the integrated booster can beconfigured to provide amplification of the downlink signal. An exampleof a weak downlink signal can be a downlink signal with a signalstrength less than −80 dBm.

In one example, the signal booster 120 can also include one or more of:a waterproof casing, a shock absorbent casing, a flip-cover, a wallet,or extra memory storage for the wireless device. In one example, extramemory storage can be achieved with a direct connection between thesignal booster 120 and the wireless device 110. In another example,Near-Field Communications (NFC), Bluetooth v4.0, Bluetooth Low Energy,Bluetooth v4.1, Bluetooth v4.2, Bluetooth 5, Ultra High Frequency (UHF),3GPP LTE, Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, orIEEE 802.11ad can be used to couple the signal booster 120 with thewireless device 110 to enable data from the wireless device 110 to becommunicated to and stored in the extra memory storage that isintegrated in the signal booster 120. Alternatively, a connector can beused to connect the wireless device 110 to the extra memory storage.

In one example, the signal booster 120 can include photovoltaic cells orsolar panels as a technique of charging the integrated battery and/or abattery of the wireless device 110. In another example, the signalbooster 120 can be configured to communicate directly with otherwireless devices with signal boosters. In one example, the integratednode antenna 126 can communicate over Very High Frequency (VHF)communications directly with integrated node antennas of other signalboosters. The signal booster 120 can be configured to communicate withthe wireless device 110 through a direct connection, Near-FieldCommunications (NFC), Bluetooth v4.0, Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetoothv4.1, Bluetooth v4.2, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), 3GPP LTE, Institute ofElectronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, a TV White SpaceBand (TVWS), or any other industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radioband. Examples of such ISM bands include 2.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz, 4.9 GHz, 5GHz, 5.9 GHz, or 6.1 GHz. This configuration can allow data to pass athigh rates between multiple wireless devices with signal boosters. Thisconfiguration can also allow users to send text messages, initiate phonecalls, and engage in video communications between wireless devices withsignal boosters. In one example, the integrated node antenna 126 can beconfigured to couple to the wireless device 110. In other words,communications between the integrated node antenna 126 and the wirelessdevice 110 can bypass the integrated booster.

In another example, a separate VHF node antenna can be configured tocommunicate over VHF communications directly with separate VHF nodeantennas of other signal boosters. This configuration can allow theintegrated node antenna 126 to be used for simultaneous cellularcommunications. The separate VHF node antenna can be configured tocommunicate with the wireless device 110 through a direct connection,Near-Field Communications (NFC), Bluetooth v4.0, Bluetooth Low Energy,Bluetooth v4.1, Bluetooth v4.2, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), 3GPP LTE,Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) 802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, a TVWhite Space Band (TVWS), or any other industrial, scientific and medical(ISM) radio band.

In one configuration, the signal booster 120 can be configured forsatellite communication. In one example, the integrated node antenna 126can be configured to act as a satellite communication antenna. Inanother example, a separate node antenna can be used for satellitecommunications. The signal booster 120 can extend the range of coverageof the wireless device 110 configured for satellite communication. Theintegrated node antenna 126 can receive downlink signals from satellitecommunications for the wireless device 110. The signal booster 120 canfilter and amplify the downlink signals from the satellitecommunication. In another example, during satellite communications, thewireless device 110 can be configured to couple to the signal booster120 via a direct connection or an ISM radio band. Examples of such ISMbands include 2.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz, 4.9 GHz, 5 GHz, 5.9 GHz, or 6.1 GHz.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary bi-directional wireless signal booster200 configured to amplify uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) signals using aseparate signal path for each UL frequency band and DL frequency bandand a controller 240. An outside antenna 210, or an integrated nodeantenna, can receive a downlink signal. For example, the downlink signalcan be received from a base station (not shown). The downlink signal canbe provided to a first B1/B2 diplexer 212, wherein B1 represents a firstfrequency band and B2 represents a second frequency band. The firstB1/B2 diplexer 212 can create a B1 downlink signal path and a B2downlink signal path. Therefore, a downlink signal that is associatedwith B1 can travel along the B1 downlink signal path to a first B1duplexer 214, or a downlink signal that is associated with B2 can travelalong the B2 downlink signal path to a first B2 duplexer 216. Afterpassing the first B1 duplexer 214, the downlink signal can travelthrough a series of amplifiers (e.g., A10, A11 and A12) and downlinkband pass filters (BPF) to a second B1 duplexer 218. Alternatively,after passing the first B2 duplexer 216, the downlink can travel througha series of amplifiers (e.g., A07, A08 and A09) and downlink band passfilters (BFF) to a second B2 duplexer 220. At this point, the downlinksignal (B1 or B2) has been amplified and filtered in accordance with thetype of amplifiers and BPFs included in the bi-directional wirelesssignal booster 200. The downlink signals from the second B1 duplexer 218or the second B2 duplexer 220, respectively, can be provided to a secondB1/B2 diplexer 222. The second B1/B2 diplexer 222 can provide anamplified downlink signal to an inside antenna 230, or an integrateddevice antenna. The inside antenna 230 can communicate the amplifieddownlink signal to a wireless device (not shown), such as a mobilephone.

In one example, the inside antenna 230 can receive an uplink (UL) signalfrom the wireless device. The uplink signal can be provided to thesecond B1/B2 diplexer 222. The second B1/B2 diplexer 222 can create a B1uplink signal path and a B2 uplink signal path. Therefore, an uplinksignal that is associated with B1 can travel along the B1 uplink signalpath to the second B1 duplexer 218, or an uplink signal that isassociated with B2 can travel along the B2 uplink signal path to thesecond B2 duplexer 222. After passing the second B1 duplexer 218, theuplink signal can travel through a series of amplifiers (e.g., A01, A02and A03) and uplink band pass filters (BPF) to the first B1 duplexer214. Alternatively, after passing the second B2 duplexer 220, the uplinksignal can travel through a series of amplifiers (e.g., A04, A05 andA06) and uplink band pass filters (BPF) to the first B2 duplexer 216. Atthis point, the uplink signal (B1 or B2) has been amplified and filteredin accordance with the type of amplifiers and BFFs included in thebi-directional wireless signal booster 200. The uplink signals from thefirst B1 duplexer 214 or the first B2 duplexer 216, respectively, can beprovided to the first B1/B2 diplexer 212. The first B1/B2 diplexer 212can provide an amplified uplink signal to the outside antenna 210. Theoutside antenna can communicate the amplified uplink signal to the basestation.

In one example, the bi-directional wireless signal booster 200 can be a6-band booster. In other words, the bi-directional wireless signalbooster 200 can perform amplification and filtering for downlink anduplink signals having a frequency in bands B1, B2, B3 B4, B5 and/or B6.

In one example, the bi-directional wireless signal booster 200 can usethe duplexers to separate the uplink and downlink frequency bands, whichare then amplified and filtered separately. A multiple-band cellularsignal booster can typically have dedicated radio frequency (RF)amplifiers (gain blocks), RF detectors, variable RF attenuators and RFfilters for each uplink and downlink band.

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a desktop signalbooster 300. The desktop signal booster 300 can include a cellularsignal amplifier 310, and the cellular signal amplifier 310 can beconfigured to amplify signals for a wireless device 312 in proximity tothe desktop signal booster 300. For example, the wireless device 312 canbe physically coupled to the desktop signal booster 300, the wirelessdevice 312 can be less than 5 centimeters (cm) from the desktop signalbooster 300, the wireless device 312 can be less than 20 cm from thedesktop signal booster 300, the wireless device 312 can be less than 1meter from the desktop signal booster 300, etc. The cellular signalamplifier 310 can amplify downlink signals received from a base station(not shown), and then forward the amplified downlink signals to thewireless device 312. Similarly, the cellular signal amplifier 310 canamplify uplink signals received from the wireless device 312, and thenforward the amplified uplink signals to the base station. In oneexample, the cellular signal amplifier 310 can provide up to a 6 decibel(dB) improvement to the signal. In addition, the desktop signal booster300 can include an integrated satellite transceiver 314 that cancommunicate signals to one or more satellites.

In one example, the desktop signal booster 300 can include an integratednode antenna 302 for transmitting signals to the base station andreceiving signals from the base station. The desktop signal booster 300can include an integrated battery 304 to provide power to the cellularsignal amplifier 310 and/or the wireless device 312, thereby enablingunplugged operation of the desktop signal booster 300. The desktopsignal booster 300 can include an integrated device antenna 306 fortransmitting signals to the wireless device 312 and receiving signalsfrom the wireless device 312. The desktop signal booster 300 can includewireless charging circuitry configured to wirelessly charge the wirelessdevice 312 when the wireless device 312 is placed in proximity to thedesktop signal booster 300. The integrated node antenna 302, theintegrated battery 304, the integrated device antenna 306, the wirelesscharging circuitry 308 and the cellular signal amplifier 310 can beincorporated into the desktop signal booster 300 in a single, portableform-factor.

In addition, the integrated node antenna 302 and the integrated deviceantenna 306 can be positioned at a selected distance from each other toincrease isolation. For example, the integrated node antenna 302 can beplaced at a first end of the desktop signal booster 300 and theintegrated device antenna 306 can be placed at a second end of thedesktop signal booster 300 in order to increase the isolation betweenthe integrated node antenna 302 and the integrated device antenna 306.

In previous solutions, wireless charging docks fail to incorporate anintegrated signal booster, and particularly not a Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC)-compatible consumer signal booster. In contrast, asshown, the desktop signal booster 300 can incorporate the wirelesscharging circuitry 308 to wirelessly charge the wireless device 312, andthe desktop signal booster 300 can be an FCC-compatible consumer signalbooster.

In one example, the desktop signal booster 300 can detect and mitigateunintended oscillations in uplink and downlink bands. The desktop signalbooster 300 can be configured to automatically power down or ceaseamplification when the wireless device 312 has approached an affectedbase station.

In one example, the desktop signal booster 300 can enable a cellularconnection, increase data rates and/or increase performance in otherwisepoor-connection areas. In order to improve performance, the desktopsignal booster 300 can be used in series with a standard signal boosterand/or a sleeve that amplifies signals for a wireless device placed inthe sleeve.

Typically, mobile devices can have an increased noise figure (e.g., 5-6dB) when the mobile devices do not use low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) ontheir radio frequency (RF) front-end receiving paths. However, thehandheld booster 300 can lower the noise figure (e.g., to approximately1-2 dB) by using one or more LNAs.

In one example, the wireless device 312 can be placed in a sleeve thatfunctions to amplify signals for the wireless device 312, and both thewireless device 312 and the sleeve can be placed in proximity to thedesktop signal booster 300. In other words, both the desktop signalbooster 300 and the sleeve can be utilized to improve performance. Inanother example, Bluetooth headsets, wired headsets and speaker phonescan allow a user to interface with or use the wireless device 312 whenthe wireless device 312 is placed on the desktop signal booster 300. Inyet another example, the desktop signal booster 300 can include a nodeantenna (not shown), and the node antenna can be extendable (e.g.,telescoping) or moveable to improve positioning and/or performance ofthe desktop signal booster 300. In addition, the desktop signal booster300 can include arms, a rubber cover or other means for holding thewireless device 312 in position (e.g., on top of the desktop signalbooster 300).

In one example, a coaxial cable can run from an outside antenna/boosterunit to a dock/charging unit, which can allow for improved positioningfor the consumer. The outside antenna/booster unit and the dock/chargingunit can connect together or detach as desired. In another example, aconsumer can have a ‘permanent’ outside antenna in a home or office, anda personal desktop booster can be ‘docked’ upon arrival at thatlocation.

In one configuration, the integrated device antenna 306 can communicatewith the wireless device 312 through a direct connection, Near-FieldCommunications (NFC), Bluetooth v4.0, Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetoothv4.1, Bluetooth v4.2, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), 3GPP LTE, Institute ofElectronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, a TV White SpaceBand (TVWS), or any other industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radioband.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 400 configuredto amplify downlink (DL) signals. An integrated DL node antenna 404 canreceive a DL signal from a base station (not shown). The DL signal canbe directed to a first diplexer 408, which can direct the DL signal to aDL high band (HB) signal path or a DL low band (LB) signal path. The DLhigh band signal path and the DL low band signal path can each includeone or more single input single output (SISO) bandpass filters and oneor more amplifiers. For the DL high band signal path, the SISO bandpassfilter(s) can filter signals in LTE frequency bands 4 and 25. For the DLlow band signal path, the SISO bandpass filter(s) can filter signals inLTE frequency bands 5, 12 and 13. The DL signal can be filtered andamplified in either the DL high band signal path or the DL low bandsignal path. The amplification of the DL signals can be limited to again of less than or equal to 9 dB. Then, the DL signal can be passed toa second diplexer 406. The second diplexer 406 can direct the DL signalto an integrated device antenna 402, which can transmit the DL signal toa wireless device (not shown).

In one example, the DL high band signal path can include a HB detector412. The HB detector 412 can be a diode. The HB detector 412 can detecta DL signal received from the integrated DL node antenna 404 via thefirst diplexer 408. The HB detector 412 can detect a power level of theDL signal, and when the power level of the DL signal is greater than aselected threshold, the cellular signal amplifier 400 can be turned off.In other words, the DL signal may not need to be amplified, so thecellular signal amplifier 400 can be turned off to conserve power. Whenthe HB detector 412 detects that the power level of the DL signal isless than a selected threshold, the cellular signal amplifier 400 can beturned on. Therefore, the cellular signal amplifier 400 can be engagedor disengaged depending on the power level of the DL signal.

Similarly, the DL low band signal path can include a LB detector 410.The LB detector 410 can be a diode. The LB detector 410 can detect a DLsignal received from the integrated DL node antenna 404 via the firstdiplexer 404. The LB detector 410 can detect a power level of the DLsignal, and when the power level of the DL signal is greater than aselected threshold, the cellular signal amplifier 400 can be turned off.When the LB detector 410 detects that the power level of the DL signalis less than a selected threshold, the cellular signal amplifier 400 canbe turned on.

In one configuration, the mobile device can include a primary antennaand a secondary antenna. For example, the mobile device can use thesecondary antenna when the primary antenna is not working. In addition,when the primary antenna is used for a DL-only signal amplification andfiltering path (as shown in FIG. 4), the mobile device can use thesecondary antenna to transmit UL signals. In other words, the primaryantenna can be used for DL signals, and the secondary antenna can beused for UL signals. In this configuration, the UL signal transmittedfrom the mobile device may not be amplified by the cellular signalamplifier 400.

In one example, the lack of UL amplification can lead to a less than 9dB system gain. In another example, the cellular signal amplifier 400can include a detector that can detect an UL signal, and then determinewhether to turn the DL amplification path on or off.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 500 configuredwith a simultaneous bypass path. The cellular signal amplifier 500 canonly amplify downlink (DL) signals. The cellular signal amplifier 500can direct an uplink (UL) signal on a simultaneous bypass path, whichenables the UL signal to travel directly from an integrated deviceantenna 502 to an integrated UL node antenna 504. In other words, the ULsignal can avoid a filtering and amplification path. In this case, whenthe UL signal is not amplified, the integrated device antenna 502 can bedirectly coupled to the integrated UL node antenna 504. The directcoupling between the integrated device antenna 502 and the integrated ULnode antenna 504 can be achieved using a directional coupler. Theamplification of the UL signal can account for signal loss due to thedirectional coupler 512. In addition, by not amplifying the UL signal, alower specific absorption rate (SAR) level can be achieved.

In one example, a DL signal can be received via an integrated DL nodeantenna 506. The DL signal can be directed to a first diplexer 508. TheDL signal can be directed to a high band DL signal amplification path ora low band DL signal amplification path, and then to a second diplexer510. The DL signal can travel from the second diplexer 510 to theintegrated device antenna 502 for transmission to a wireless device (notshown).

In one configuration, the cellular signal amplifier 500 can receive DLsignals and transmit UL signals with a single integrated node antenna.In other words, the integrated UL node antenna 504 and the integrated DLnode antenna 506 can be combined to form the single integrated nodeantenna.

In one configuration, the cellular signal amplifier 500 can include theintegrated device antenna 502 and an integrated UL/DL node antenna. Theintegrated device antenna 502 and the integrated UL/DL node antenna canbe connected via a simultaneous bypass path, which bypasses theamplification and signaling paths. As an example, an UL signal from theintegrated device antenna 502 can be passed to the integrated UL/DL nodeantenna via the simultaneous bypass path. As another example, a DLsignal from the integrated UL/DL node antenna can be passed to theintegrated device antenna 502 via the simultaneous bypass path.

In one example, the FCC can limit the cellular signal amplifier 500 to aless than 9 dB system gain because the cellular signal amplifier 500does not perform UL amplification. In another example, the cellularsignal amplifier 500 can include a detector that can detect an ULsignal, and then determine whether to turn the DL amplification path onor off. In yet another example, the cellular signal amplifier 500 caninclude an additional low noise amplifier (LNA) to reduce the noisefigure.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 600 configuredto amplify uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) signals. The cellular signalamplifier 600 can include an integrated device antenna 602, anintegrated UL node antenna 604 and an integrated DL node antenna 606. Inone example, the amplification of UL and DL signals can be limited to again of less than or equal to 23 dB. A separate cellular signalamplifier or separate antenna for UL and DL communications can increasethe UL or DL signal output power by eliminating the need for filteringon a power amplifier output.

In one example, the integrated device antenna 602 can receive an ULsignal from a wireless device (not shown). The UL signal can be directedto a splitter 603, and then the UL signal can be directed to firstdiplexer 608. The first diplexer 608 can direct the UL signal to an ULhigh band signal path or a UL low band signal path (depending on whetherthe UL signal is a high band signal or a low band signal). The UL highband signal path and the UL low band signal path can each include asingle input single output (SISO) bandpass filter. For the UL high bandsignal path, the SISO bandpass filter can filter signals in LTEfrequency bands 4 and 25. For the UL low band signal path, the SISObandpass filter can filter signals in LTE frequency bands 5, 12 and 13.The first diplexer 608 can appropriately direct the UL signal to thehigh band signal path or the low band signal path, in which the ULsignal can be filtered and amplified using a low-noise amplifier (LNA).The filtered and amplified UL signal can be passed to a second diplexer610, and then to the integrated UL node antenna 604, which can transmitthe UL signal to a base station (not shown).

In one example, the integrated DL node antenna 606 can receive a DLsignal from the base station. The DL signal can be directed to a thirddiplexer 612, which can direct the DL signal to a DL high band signalpath or a DL low band signal path. The DL high band signal path and theDL low band signal path can each include a single input single output(SISO) bandpass filter. For the DL high band signal path, the SISObandpass filter can filter signals in LTE frequency bands 4 and 25. Forthe DL low band signal path, the SISO bandpass filter can filter signalsin LTE frequency bands 5, 12 and 13. The DL signal can be filtered andamplified in either the DL high band signal path or the DL low bandsignal path, and then the DL signal can be passed to a fourth diplexer614. The fourth diplexer 614 can direct the DL signal to the splitter603, and then to the integrated device antenna 602, which can transmitthe DL signal to the wireless device. In one example, an attenuator canbe positioned between the integrated device antenna 602 and the splitter603 to reduce reflections.

In one configuration, separate UL and DL integrated device antennas canbe used to avoid splitter or duplexer (front-end) losses. By usingseparate UL and DL integrated device antennas, UL output power and DLsensitivity can be increased.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 700 configuredwith a simultaneous bypass path. The cellular signal amplifier 700 canamplify downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) signals. However, the cellularsignal amplifier 700 can amplify either DL or UL signals at a given timeand allow UL non-amplified signals to simultaneously bypassamplification. In other words, the cellular signal amplifier 700 candetect a power level of an UL signal. The power level of the UL signalcan be detected using a detector (e.g., a diode). Based on a signalpower level in relation to a defined threshold, the cellular signalamplifier 700 can determine that the UL signal does not needamplification and can bypass either a high band or low band uplinksignal amplification path. For example, when the signal power level isabove the defined threshold, the UL signal can bypass the high band orlow band uplink signal amplification path. On the other hand, when thesignal power level is below the defined threshold, the UL signal can bedirected to one of the high band or low band uplink signal amplificationpath. In one example, DL signals can always be directed to a high bandor low band downlink signal amplification path of the cellular signalamplifier 700.

In one example, when the UL signal is not amplified, an integrateddevice antenna 702 can be directly coupled to an integrated UL nodeantenna 704. In other words, the UL signal can be directed sent from theintegrated device antenna 702 to the integrated UL node antenna 704. Thedirect coupling between the integrated device antenna 702 and theintegrated UL node antenna 704 can be achieved using a directionalcoupler.

Alternatively, the integrated device antenna 702 can be coupled with theintegrated UL node antenna 704 using a splitter, a circulator, atriplexer, a quadplexer, a multiplexer, or a duplexer.

In one example, the integrated device antenna 702 can receive an ULsignal from a wireless device (not shown). Signal detectors can detect apower level of the UL signal. When the power level is above the definedthreshold, one or more directional couplers can be configured such thatthe UL signal passes directly to the integrated UL node antenna 704 viathe simultaneous bypass path. As a result, the UL signal can avoidpassing through the high band UL signal amplification path or the lowband UL signal amplification path. The integrated UL node antenna 704can transmit the unamplified UL signal to a base station (not shown).

On the other hand, when the signal detectors detect that the power levelof the UL signal is less than the defined threshold, the one or moredirectional couplers can be configured such that the UL signal isdirected to a first diplexer 708. The first diplexer 708 can direct theUL signal to either the high band UL signal amplification path or thelow band UL signal amplification path, which causes the UL signal to befiltered and amplified. The UL signal can pass through a second diplexer710, and then to the integrated UL node antenna 704 for transmission tothe base station. In this example, based on the power level of the ULsignal, the UL signal does not travel through the simultaneous bypasspath.

In one example, a DL signal can be received via an integrated DL nodeantenna 706. The DL signal can be directed to a third diplexer 712. TheDL signal can be directed to a high band DL signal amplification path ora low band DL signal amplification path, and then to a fourth diplexer714. The DL signal can travel from the fourth diplexer 714 to theintegrated device antenna 702 for transmission to the wireless device.

In one example, the simultaneous bypass path can increase battery lifeof the cellular signal amplifier 700 by allowing UL amplification to beturned off. Further, the simultaneous bypass path can increasereliability, in the event the cellular signal amplifier malfunctions. Inone example, the simultaneous bypass path can be always active. Thesimultaneous bypass path can operate independently of whether or not thecellular signal amplifier 700 has failed. The simultaneous bypass pathcan operate independent of relays or switches to bypass the cellularsignal amplifier 700. Additionally, because wireless propagation pathsof signals from multiple antennas can constantly vary, fading marginscan exceed 15 dB. Therefore, by using multiple antennas, the reliabilityof the cellular signal amplifier 700 can be increased.

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 800 withbypassable power amplifiers. An integrated device antenna 802 canreceive an uplink (UL) signal, which can be directed to a splitter 804,and then to a first diplexer 810. The first diplexer 810 can direct theUL signal to a high band UL path or a low band UL path. The high band ULpath and the low band UL path can each include a bypassable poweramplifier. In one example, when the bypassable power amplifiers areswitched off (e.g., to save power), the UL signal from the high band ULpath or the low band UL path can travel to a second diplexer 812, thento a third diplexer 814, and then to an integrated UL node antenna 804.In this example, the UL signal is not amplified to save power. Inaddition, the high band UL path and the low band UL path can eachinclude a signal detector, which can detect a power level of the ULsignal. When the power level of the UL signal is above a definedthreshold, the UL signal may not be amplified.

In another example, when the bypassable power amplifiers are switchedon, the UL signal from the high band UL path or the low band UL path canbe directed to a respective power amplifier, and then to the thirddiplexer 814. The UL signal can travel from the third diplexer 814 tothe integrated UL node antenna 804. In this example, the UL signal canbe amplified prior to transmission from the integrated UL node antenna804.

In one example, an integrated DL node antenna 806 can direct a DL signalto a fourth diplexer 816. The fourth diplexer 816 can direct the DLsignal to a high band DL signal amplification and filtering path, or toa low band DL signal amplification and filtering path. A fifth diplexer818 can direct the DL signal to the splitter 808, which can direct thesignal to the integrated device antenna 802.

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 900 configuredwith switchable band pass filters (BPFs). Front end BPFs can be switchedin when a weak downlink (DL) DL signal is detected or switched out whena strong DL signal is detected. An example of a weak DL signal can be asignal with a signal strength less than −80 dBm while a strong DL signalcan be a signal with a signal strength greater than −80 dBm. Theminimization of noise figure can be critical in weak signal areas, andthe noise figure can be reduced and the coverage extended when thefront-end BPFs are switched off. In addition, the switchable BPFs canfunction to extend a receive sensitivity of the cellular signalamplifier 900.

In one example, an integrated DL node antenna 904 can receive a DLsignal, and the DL signal can be provided to a first diplexer 906. Thefirst diplexer 906 can direct the DL signal to a high band signalamplification and filtering path, or the DL signal can be directed to alow band signal amplification and filtering path. The high band path andthe low band path can each include switchable BPFs, which enable the DLsignal to avoid passing through at least some of the BPFs. The DL signalcan be directed to a second diplexer 908, and then to an integrateddevice antenna 902.

FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary cellular signal amplifier 1000 withbypassable power amplifiers. The power amplifiers can be switched onwhen an uplink (UL) signal needs to be amplified to reach a base stationor switched off and bypassed when a UL signal does not need to beamplified to reach a base station. In one example, the power amplifierscan be switched on when a power level of the UL signal is below adefined threshold, and the power amplifiers can be switched off when thepower level of the UL signal is above the defined threshold.

In one example, an integrated device antenna 1002 can receive an ULsignal. The UL signal can be directed to a splitter 1008, and then to afirst diplexer 1010. The first diplexer 1010 can direct the UL signal toa high band signal amplification and filtering path or a low band signalamplification and filtering path. Each of the high band and low bandpaths can include a switchable power amplifier. Depending on the powerlevel of the UL signal in relation to the defined threshold, the ULsignal can be provided to the power amplifier or bypass the poweramplifier to save power. The UL signal can be provided to a seconddiplexer 1012, and then to an integrated UL node antenna 1004.

In one example, an integrated DL node antenna 1006 can direct a DLsignal to a third diplexer 1014. The third diplexer 1014 can direct theDL signal to a high band DL signal amplification and filtering path, orto a low band DL signal amplification and filtering path. A fourthdiplexer 1016 can direct the DL signal to the splitter 1008, which candirect the signal to the integrated device antenna 1002.

FIG. 11 provides an example illustration of the wireless device, such asa user equipment (UE), a mobile station (MS), a mobile communicationdevice, a tablet, a handset, a wireless transceiver coupled to aprocessor, or other type of wireless device. The wireless device caninclude one or more antennas configured to communicate with a node ortransmission station, such as an access point (AP), a base station (BS),an evolved Node B (eNB), a baseband unit (BBU), a remote radio head(RRH), a remote radio equipment (RRE), a relay station (RS), a radioequipment (RE), a remote radio unit (RRU), a central processing module(CPM), or other type of wireless wide area network (WWAN) access point.The wireless device can communicate using separate antennas for eachwireless communication standard or shared antennas for multiple wirelesscommunication standards. The wireless device can communicate in awireless local area network (WLAN), a wireless personal area network(WPAN), and/or a WWAN.

FIG. 11 also provides an illustration of a microphone and one or morespeakers that can be used for audio input and output from the wirelessdevice. The display screen can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen,or other type of display screen such as an organic light emitting diode(OLED) display. The display screen can be configured as a touch screen.The touch screen can use capacitive, resistive, or another type of touchscreen technology. An application processor and a graphics processor canbe coupled to internal memory to provide processing and displaycapabilities. A non-volatile memory port can also be used to providedata input/output options to a user. The non-volatile memory port canalso be used to expand the memory capabilities of the wireless device. Akeyboard can be with the wireless device or wirelessly connected to thewireless device to provide additional user input. A virtual keyboard canalso be provided using the touch screen.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 12a , a repeater can comprisea separate uplink node port and a downlink node port. The uplink nodeport can be configured to be coupled to an uplink node port. Similarly,the downlink node port can be configured to be coupled to a downlinknode antenna. The use of two separate node ports can eliminate or reduceloss that typically occurs in a diplexer, duplexer, and/or multiplexerthat is used to couple an uplink path with a downlink path at a singlenode. In addition, a receive diversity antenna port can be coupled to areceive diversity amplification and filtering path to enable therepeater 1200 to be configured to be coupled to a receive diversitydevice antenna 1290 and a receive diversity node antenna 1270. Thereceive diversity amplification and filtering path can allow a downlinksignal to be amplified from the receive diversity node antenna tooptimize reception of a downlink signal transmitted from a base stationto a user device having a diversity antenna to allow the user device touse spatial diversity in receiving the downlink signal.

In another example, the use of a separate UL node antenna, DL nodeantenna, and RX diversity node antenna can optimize the output powerover the band because the antenna load impedance can change lessfrequently due to a lower quality (Q) factor. In one example, impedancematching can be difficult with filters, especially over wide bandwidths,because of the high Q factor that varies over frequency more frequently.As such, the output of a power amplifier can be optimized when coupledto common output impedance (e.g., separate antennas) instead of avarying output impedance (e.g., filters).

In another example, coupling a filter to the output of the poweramplifier can increase the chances of a filter breaking. In one example,surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters or bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filterscan only have a maximum input power of about 28-32 decibel-milliwatts(dBm) before breaking. In one example, ceramic filters can only have amaximum input power of about 36 dBm before breaking. Removing the filterfrom the output of the power amplifier by using separate antennas canreduce the chances of filter breakage and allow the use of higher-powerPAs.

In the example of FIG. 12a , a bi-directional inside antenna port 1202or bi-directional device antenna port 1202 can be configured to becoupled to an integrated device antenna 1210 or a bi-directional insideantenna 1210. The integrated device antenna 1210 can receive an ULsignal from a UE. The bi-directional inside antenna port 1202 can beconfigured to be coupled to a duplexer 1212. The duplexer 1212 can splitinto an UL path and a DL path. While a duplexer is illustrated in FIG.12a , it is not intended to be limiting. A duplexer, as used in FIGS.12a-d, and 12f , can be a duplexer, a diplexer, a multiplexer, acirculator, or a splitter.

In another example, the UL path can comprise one or more of a low-noiseamplifier 1214, an UL band-pass filter (BPF) 1216, a variable attenuator1218, a power amplifier (PA) 1220, or a low-pass filter (LPF) 1222. Thelow-noise amplifier 1214 can be an UL low-noise amplifier, the variableattenuator 1218 can be an UL variable attenuator, the power amplifier1220 can be an UL power amplifier, and the low-pass filter 1222 can bean UL low-pass filter or low-order filtering. In another example, thepower amplifier 1220 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block. In another example, the LPF1222 can be configured to be coupled between the power amplifier 1220and an UL outside antenna port 1204 or UL node antenna port 1204 tofilter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier 1220. While a low passfilter is described in this example, it is not intended to be limiting.A low-order filter can be used to filter the harmonics. The low orderfilter can include one or more high pass filter poles and one or morelow pass filter poles. The low-order filter can be configured to havelow loss since it is located after the power amplifier 1220.

In another example, the power amplifier 1220 can be configured to becoupled directly to the UL outside antenna port 1204 without filteringbetween the power amplifier 1220 and the UL outside antenna port. Inanother example, the UL BPF 1216 can be an FDD UL BPF configured to passone or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or71. In another example, the UL BPF 1216 can be an FDD UL BPF configuredto pass one or more of 3GPP LTE FDD frequency bands 1-28, 30, 31, 65,66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the UL BPF 1216 can be an LTEor 5G FDD UL BPF configured to pass a selected channel within an LTE or5G 3GPP FDD band. In another example, the UL BPF 1216 can be an LTE or5G FDD UL BPF configured to pass a selected frequency range within anLTE or 5G 3GPP FDD band.

In another example, after traveling on the UL path, the UL signal can beamplified and filtered in accordance with the type of amplifiers andBPFs included on the UL path. The UL signal can be directed to an ULnode antenna port 1204. The UL signal can be directed from the UL nodeantenna port 1204 to an integrated UL node antenna 1230 or an UL outsideantenna 1230. The UL node antenna 1230 can be an omnidirectional antennaor a directional antenna. The UL outside antenna 1230 can communicatethe amplified and/or filtered UL signal to a base station.

In another example, an integrated DL node antenna port 1206 or DLoutside antenna port 1206 can be configured to be coupled to anintegrated DL node antenna 1250 or a DL outside antenna 1250. Theintegrated DL node antenna 1250 can be an omnidirectional antenna ordirectional antenna. The integrated DL node antenna 1250 can receive aDL signal from a base station. The DL outside antenna port 1206 can beconfigured to be coupled to a low-noise amplifier 1252.

In another example, the DL path can comprise one or more of thelow-noise amplifier 1252, a DL band-pass filter (BPF) 1254, a variableattenuator 1256, or a power amplifier (PA) 1258. The low-noise amplifier1252 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variable attenuator 1256 canbe a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier 1258 can be a DLpower amplifier. In another example, the power amplifier 1258 cancomprise a variable gain power amplifier, a fixed-gain power amplifier,or a gain block. In another example, the low-noise amplifier 1252 can beconfigured to be coupled directly to a DL outside antenna port 1206without filtering between the low-noise amplifier 1252 and the DLoutside antenna port. In another example, the DL BPF 1254 can be an FDDDL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4,5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or 71. In another example, the DL BPF 1254 can bean FDD DL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the DL BPF1254 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass a selected channel within a3GPP FDD band. In another example, the DL BPF 1254 can be an FDD DL BPFconfigured to pass a selected frequency range within a 3GPP FDD band.

In another example, after traveling on the DL path, the DL signal can beamplified and filtered in accordance with the type of amplifiers andBPFs included on the DL path. The DL signal can be directed from thepower amplifier 1258 to a duplexer 1212. The DL signal can be directedfrom the duplexer 1212 to an integrated device antenna 1210 or abi-directional inside antenna 1210. The integrated device antenna 1210can communicate the amplified and/or filtered DL signal to a UE.

In another example, a receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 orreceive diversity DL node antenna port 1269 or receive diversity DLdonor antenna port 1269 can be configured to be coupled to a receivediversity DL outside antenna 1270 or receive diversity DL node antenna1270 or receive diversity DL donor antenna 1270. The receive diversityDL node antenna 1270 can be an omnidirectional antenna or directionalantenna. The receive diversity DL node antenna 1270 can receive a DLsignal from a base station. The receive diversity DL outside antennaport 1269 can be configured to be coupled to a low-noise amplifier 1272.

In another example, the receive diversity DL path can comprise one ormore of the low-noise amplifier 1272, a DL band-pass filter (BPF) 1274,a variable attenuator 1276, or a power amplifier (PA) 1278. Thelow-noise amplifier 1272 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variableattenuator 1276 can be a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier1278 can be a DL power amplifier. In another example, the poweramplifier 1278 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block. In another example, thelow-noise amplifier 1272 can be configured to be coupled directly to areceive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 without filtering betweenthe low-noise amplifier 1272 and the receive diversity DL outsideantenna port 1269. In another example, the DL BPF 1274 can be an FDD DLBPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5,12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or 71. In another example, the DL BPF 1274 can be anFDD DL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the DL BPF1274 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass a selected channel within a3GPP FDD band. In another example, the DL BPF 1274 can be an FDD DL BPFconfigured to pass a selected frequency range within a 3GPP FDD band. Inanother example, in an alternative, the receive diversity DL path cancomprise the receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 coupled to abypass path coupled between the receive diversity DL inside antenna port1292 and the receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269. The bypasspath can be configured to not amplify or filter signals traveling on thebypass path.

In another example, after traveling on the receive diversity DL path,the receive diversity signal can be amplified and filtered in accordancewith the type of amplifiers and BPFs included on the receive diversityDL path. In another example, in an alternative, the receive diversitysignal can travel on a bypass path coupled between the receive diversityDL inside antenna port 1292 and the receive diversity DL outside antennaport 1269, wherein the bypass path does not amplify or filter thereceive diversity signal. The receive diversity signal can be directedfrom the power amplifier 1278 to a receive diversity device antenna port1292 or a receive diversity downlink inside antenna port 1292. Thereceive diversity device antenna port 1292 or a receive diversitydownlink inside antenna port 1292 can be configured to be coupled toreceive diversity device antenna 1290 or a receive diversity downlinkinside antenna 1290. The receive diversity device antenna 1290 cancommunicate the amplified and/or filtered or bypassed receive diversitysignal to a UE.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 12b , a multiband repeatercan comprise a receive diversity antenna port. In this example, abi-directional inside antenna port 1202 or bi-directional device antennaport 1202 can be configured to be coupled to an integrated deviceantenna 1210 or a bi-directional inside antenna 1210. The integrateddevice antenna 1210 can receive an UL signal from a UE. Thebi-directional inside antenna port 1202 can be configured to be coupledto a duplexer 1212. The duplexer 1212 can split into an UL path and a DLpath. In another example, the UL path can further comprise a first ULpath and a second UL path. A diplexer 1213 can direct an UL signal tothe first UL path or the second UL path. The diplexer 1213 can be aduplexer, a common direction duplexer, a diplexer, a multiplexer, acirculator, or a splitter.

In another example, a first UL path can comprise one or more of alow-noise amplifier 1214, an UL band-pass filter (BPF) 1216, a variableattenuator 1218, a power amplifier (PA) 1220, or a low-pass filter (LPF)1222. The low-noise amplifier 1214 can be an UL low-noise amplifier, thevariable attenuator 1218 can be an UL variable attenuator, the poweramplifier 1220 can be a UL power amplifier, and the low-pass filter 1222can be an UL low-pass filter or low-order filtering. In another example,the power amplifier 1220 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block. In another example, the LPFcan be configured to be coupled between the power amplifier 1220 and anUL outside antenna port 1204 or UL node antenna port 1204 to filterharmonics emitted by the power amplifier 1220. While a low pass filteris described in this example, it is not intended to be limiting. Alow-order filter can be used to filter the harmonics. The low orderfilter can include one or more high pass filter poles and one or morelow pass filter poles. The low-order filter can be configured to havelow loss since it is located after the power amplifier 1220. In anotherexample, the power amplifier 1220 can be configured to be coupleddirectly to the UL outside antenna port 1204 without filtering betweenthe power amplifier 1220 and the UL outside antenna port. In anotherexample, the UL BPF 1216 can be an FDD UL BPF configured to pass one ormore of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or 71. Inanother example, the UL BPF 1216 can be an FDD UL BPF configured to passone or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74,or 85. In another example, the UL BPF 1216 can be an FDD UL BPFconfigured to pass a selected channel within a 3GPP FDD band. In anotherexample, the UL BPF 1216 can be an FDD UL BPF configured to pass aselected frequency range within a 3GPP FDD band.

In another example, a second UL path can comprise one or more of alow-noise amplifier 1215, an UL band-pass filter (BPF) 1217, a variableattenuator 1219, a power amplifier (PA) 1221, or a low-pass filter (LPF)1223. The low-noise amplifier 1215 can be an UL low-noise amplifier, thevariable attenuator 1219 can be an UL variable attenuator, the poweramplifier 1221 can be a UL power amplifier, and the low-pass filter 1223can be an UL low-pass filter or low-order filtering. In another example,the power amplifier 1221 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block.

In another example, the LPF 1223 can be configured to be coupled betweenthe power amplifier 1221 and an UL outside antenna port 1204 or UL nodeantenna port 1204 to filter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier1221. While a low pass filter is described in this example, it is notintended to be limiting. A low-order filter can be used to filter theharmonics. The low order filter can include one or more high pass filterpoles and one or more low pass filter poles. The low-order filter can beconfigured to have low loss since it is located after the poweramplifier 1221. In another example, the power amplifier 1221 can beconfigured to be coupled to the UL outside antenna port 1204 withoutfiltering between the power amplifier 1221 and the UL outside antennaport 1204. In another example, the UL BPF 1217 can be an FDD UL BPFconfigured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12,13, 17, 25, 26, or 71, wherein the one or more 3GPP frequency bandspassed on the second UL path can be different from the 3GPP frequencybands passed on the first UL path. In another example, the UL BPF 1217can be an FDD UL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDDfrequency bands 1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85, wherein the oneor more 3GPP frequency bands passed on the second UL path can bedifferent from the 3GPP frequency bands passed on the first UL path.

In another example, the UL BPF 1217 can be an FDD UL BPF configured topass a selected channel within a 3GPP FDD band, wherein the selectedchannel passed on the second UL path can be different from the selectedchannel passed on the first UL path. In another example, the UL BPF 1217can be an FDD UL BPF configured to pass a selected frequency rangewithin a 3GPP FDD band, wherein the selected frequency range passed onthe second UL path can be different from the selected frequency rangepassed on the first UL path.

In another example, after traveling on the first or second UL paths, theUL signal on the first UL path and the UL signal on the second UL pathcan be amplified and filtered in accordance with the type of amplifiersand BPFs included on the first UL path or the second UL path. The signalfrom the first UL path and the signal from the second UL path can bedirected to a diplexer 1225. The diplexer 1225 can be a duplexer, acommon direction duplexer, a diplexer, a multiplexer, a circulator, or asplitter. From the diplexer 1225, the combined UL signal can be directedto an UL node antenna port 1204. The UL signal can be directed from theUL node antenna port 1204 to an integrated UL node antenna 1230 or an ULoutside antenna 1230. The UL node antenna 1230 can be an omnidirectionalantenna or a directional antenna. The UL outside antenna 1230 cancommunicate the amplified and/or filtered UL signal to a base station.

In another example, an integrated DL node antenna port 1206 or DLoutside antenna port 1206 can be configured to be coupled to anintegrated DL node antenna 1250 or a DL outside antenna 1250. Theintegrated DL node antenna 1250 can be an omnidirectional antenna ordirectional antenna. The integrated DL node antenna 1250 can receive aDL signal from a base station. The DL outside antenna port 1206 can beconfigured to be coupled to a diplexer 1268 that can be configured todirect a DL signal on a first DL path or a second DL path. The diplexer1268 can be a duplexer, a common direction duplexer, a diplexer, amultiplexer, a circulator, or a splitter.

In another example, the first DL path can comprise one or more of alow-noise amplifier 1252, a DL band-pass filter (BPF) 1254, a variableattenuator 1256, or a power amplifier (PA) 1258. The low-noise amplifier1251 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variable attenuator 1256 canbe a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier 1258 can be a DLpower amplifier. In another example, the power amplifier 1258 cancomprise a variable gain power amplifier, a fixed-gain power amplifier,or a gain block. In another example, the low-noise amplifier 1252 can beconfigured to be coupled to a DL outside antenna port 1206 withoutfiltering between the low-noise amplifier 1252 and the DL outsideantenna port. In another example, the DL BPF 1254 can be an FDD DL BPFconfigured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12,13, 17, 25, 26, or 71. In another example, the DL BPF 1254 can be an FDDDL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 1-28,30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the DL BPF 1254can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass a selected channel within a 3GPPFDD band. In another example, the DL BPF 1254 can be an FDD DL BPFconfigured to pass a selected frequency range within a 3GPP FDD band.

In another example, the second DL path can comprise one or more of alow-noise amplifier 1266, a DL band-pass filter (BPF) 1264, a variableattenuator 1262, or a power amplifier (PA) 1260. The low-noise amplifier1266 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variable attenuator 1262 canbe a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier 1260 can be a DLpower amplifier. In another example, the power amplifier 1260 cancomprise a variable gain power amplifier, a fixed-gain power amplifier,or a gain block. In another example, the low-noise amplifier 1266 can beconfigured to be coupled to a DL outside antenna port 1206 withoutfiltering between the low-noise amplifier 1266 and the DL outsideantenna port 1206. In another example, the DL BPF 1264 can be an FDD DLBPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5,12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or 71, wherein the one or more 3GPP frequency bandspassed on the second DL path can be different from the 3GPP frequencybands passed on the first DL path. In another example, the DL BPF 1264can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDDfrequency bands 1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85, wherein the oneor more 3GPP frequency bands passed on the second DL path can bedifferent from the 3GPP frequency bands passed on the first DL path. Inanother example, the DL BPF 1264 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to passa selected channel within a 3GPP FDD band, wherein the selected channelpassed on the second DL path can be different from the selected channelpassed on the first DL path. In another example, the DL BPF 1264 can bean FDD DL BPF configured to pass a selected frequency range within a3GPP FDD band, wherein the selected frequency range passed on the secondDL path can be different from the selected frequency range passed on thefirst DL path.

In another example, after traveling on the first DL path or the secondDL path, the DL signal on the first DL path and the DL signal on thesecond DL path can be amplified and filtered in accordance with the typeof amplifiers and BPFs included on the first DL path and the second DLpath. The signal from the first DL path and the signal from the secondDL path can be directed to a diplexer 1259. The diplexer 1259 can be aduplexer, a common direction duplexer, a diplexer, a multiplexer, acirculator, or a splitter. From the diplexer 1259, the combined DLsignal can be directed to a duplexer 1212. The DL signal can be directedfrom the duplexer 1212 to an integrated device antenna 1210 or abi-directional inside antenna 1210. The integrated device antenna 1210can communicate the amplified and/or filtered DL signal to a UE.

In another example, a receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 orreceive diversity DL node antenna port 1269 or receive diversity DLdonor antenna port 1269 can be configured to be coupled to a receivediversity DL outside antenna 1270 or receive diversity DL node antenna1270 or receive diversity DL donor antenna 1270. The receive diversityDL node antenna 1270 can be an omnidirectional antenna or directionalantenna. The receive diversity DL node antenna 1270 can receive a DLsignal from a base station. The receive diversity DL outside antennaport 1269 can be configured to be coupled to a diplexer 1271 that can beconfigured to direct a DL signal on a first receive diversity DL path ora second received diversity DL path. The diplexer 1271 can be aduplexer, a common direction duplexer, a diplexer, a multiplexer, acirculator, or a splitter.

In another example, the first receive diversity DL path can comprise oneor more of a low-noise amplifier 1272, a DL band-pass filter (BPF) 1274,a variable attenuator 1276, or a power amplifier (PA) 1278. Thelow-noise amplifier 1272 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variableattenuator 1276 can be a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier1278 can be a DL power amplifier. In another example, the poweramplifier 1278 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block. In another example, thelow-noise amplifier 1272 can be configured to be coupled directly to areceive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 without filtering betweenthe low-noise amplifier 1272 and the receive diversity DL outsideantenna port 1269. In another example, the DL BPF 1274 can be an FDD DLBPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5,12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or 71. In another example, the DL BPF 1274 can be anFDD DL BPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the DL BPF1274 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass a selected channel within a3GPP FDD band. In another example, the DL BPF 1274 can be an FDD DL BPFconfigured to pass a selected frequency range within a 3GPP FDD band. Inanother example, in an alternative, the receive diversity DL path cancomprise the receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 coupled to abypass path coupled between the receive diversity DL inside antenna port1292 and the receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269. The bypasspath can be configured to not amplify or filter signals traveling on thebypass path.

In another example, the second receive diversity DL path can compriseone or more of a low-noise amplifier 1273, a DL band-pass filter (BPF)1275, a variable attenuator 1277, or a power amplifier (PA) 1279. Thelow-noise amplifier 1273 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variableattenuator 1277 can be a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier1279 can be a DL power amplifier. In another example, the poweramplifier 1279 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block. In another example, thelow-noise amplifier 1273 can be configured to be coupled directly to areceive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269 without filtering betweenthe low-noise amplifier 1273 and the receive diversity DL outsideantenna port 1269. In another example, the DL BPF 1275 can be an FDD DLBPF configured to pass one or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5,12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or 71, wherein the one or more 3GPP frequency bandspassed on the second receive diversity DL path can be different from the3GPP frequency bands passed on the first receive diversity DL path. Inanother example, the DL BPF 1275 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to passone or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74,or 85, wherein the one or more 3GPP frequency bands passed on the secondreceive diversity DL path can be different from the 3GPP frequency bandspassed on the first receive diversity DL path. In another example, theDL BPF 1275 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass a selected channelwithin a 3GPP FDD band, wherein the selected channel passed on thesecond receive diversity DL path can be different from the selectedchannel passed on the first receive diversity DL path. In anotherexample, the DL BPF 1275 can be an FDD DL BPF configured to pass aselected frequency range within a 3GPP FDD band, wherein the selectedfrequency range passed on the second receive diversity DL path can bedifferent from the selected frequency range passed on the first receivediversity DL path. In another example, in an alternative, the receivediversity DL path can comprise the receive diversity DL outside antennaport 1269 coupled to a bypass path coupled between the receive diversityDL inside antenna port 1292 and the receive diversity DL outside antennaport 1269. The bypass path can be configured to not amplify or filtersignals traveling on the bypass path.

In another example, after traveling on the first receive diversity DLpath or the second receive diversity DL path, the receive diversitysignal on the first receive diversity DL path and the DL signal on thesecond receive diversity DL path can be amplified and filtered inaccordance with the type of amplifiers and BPFs included on the firstreceive diversity DL path and the second receive diversity DL path. Thesignal from the first receive diversity DL path and the signal from thesecond receive diversity DL path can be directed to a diplexer 1280. Thediplexer 1280 can be a duplexer, a common direction duplexer, adiplexer, a multiplexer, a circulator, or a splitter. From the diplexer1280, the combined receive diversity DL signal can be directed to areceive diversity device antenna port 1292 or a receive diversitydownlink inside antenna port 1292. In another example, in analternative, the receive diversity signal can travel on a bypass pathcoupled between the receive diversity DL inside antenna port 1292 andthe receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1269, wherein the bypasspath does not amplify or filter the receive diversity signal. Thereceive diversity device antenna port 1292 or a receive diversitydownlink inside antenna port 1292 can be configured to be coupled to areceive diversity device antenna 1290 or a receive diversity downlinkinside antenna 1290. The receive diversity device antenna 1290 cancommunicate the amplified and/or filtered or bypassed receive diversityDL signal to a UE.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 12c , a repeater can comprisea double-pole double-throw (DPDT) switch 1298. The output 1223 of the ULpath can be configured to be coupled to the DPDT switch 1298. The DPDTswitch 1298 can be configured to be coupled to an UL node antenna port1204. The DL node antenna port 1206 can be configured to be coupled tothe DPDT switch 1298. The DPDT switch 1298 can be configured to becoupled to an input 1251 of the DL path.

In another example, the DPDT switch 1298 can be configured to: allow theUL node antenna port 1204 to be coupled to the input 1251 of the DLpath, and allow the DL node antenna port 1206 to be coupled to theoutput 1223 of the UL path. The UL node antenna port 1204 and the DLnode antenna port can be switched based on whether the repeater isUL-limited or DL-limited. A repeater can be UL-limited when there is aninsufficient power from the repeater to the base station. A repeater canbe DL-limited when there is insufficient power from the base station tothe repeater.

In one example, switching from the UL node antenna port 1204 to the DLnode antenna port 1206 can allow the uplink amplification and filteringpath to use the DL node antenna port 1206 when the repeater isUL-limited. In one example, switching from the DL node antenna port 1206to the UL node antenna port 1204 can allow the downlink amplificationand filtering path to use the UL node antenna port 1204 when therepeater is DL-limited. In one example, this kind of switching canincrease the level of power from the repeater to the base station (whenthe repeater is UL-limited) and increase the level of power from thebase station to the repeater (when the repeater is DL-limited) by usingspatial diversity or polarization diversity.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 12d , a repeater can comprisea triple-pole triple-throw (TPTT) switch 1299. The output 1223 of the ULpath can be configured to be coupled to the TPTT switch 1299. The TPTTswitch 1299 can be configured to be coupled to an UL node antenna port1204. The DL node antenna port 1206 can be configured to be coupled tothe TPTT switch 1299. The TPTT switch 1299 can be configured to becoupled to an input 1251 of the DL path. The receive diversity nodeantenna port 1269 can be configured to be coupled to the TPTT switch1299. The TPTT switch 1299 can be configured to be coupled to an input1271 of the receive diversity DL path.

In another example, the TPTT switch 1299 can be configured to: allow theUL node antenna port 1204 to be coupled to the input 1251 of the DLpath; allow the UL node antenna port 1204 to be coupled to the input1271 of the receive diversity DL path. In another example, the TPTTswitch 1299 can be configured to: allow the DL node antenna port 1206 tobe coupled to the output 1223 of the UL path; allow the DL node antennaport 1206 to be coupled to the input 1271 of the receive diversity DLpath. In another example, the TPTT switch 1299 can be configured to:allow the receive diversity node antenna port 1269 to be coupled to theinput 1251 of the DL path; allow the receive diversity node antenna port1269 to be coupled to the output 1223 of the UL path.

In one example, the UL node antenna port 1204, the DL node antenna port,and the receive diversity node antenna port 1269 can be switched basedon whether the repeater is UL-limited or DL-limited. A repeater can beUL-limited when there is a low level of power from the repeater to thebase station. A repeater can be DL-limited when there is a low level ofpower from the base station to the repeater. As previously discussed,antenna port switching can increase the level of power from the repeaterto the base station (when the repeater is UL-limited) and increase thelevel of power from the base station to the repeater (when the repeateris DL-limited) by using spatial diversity or polarization diversity.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 12e , FIG. 12g , and FIG. 12h, a repeater can comprise an integrated UL device antenna port 1202 a oran integrated UL inside antenna port 1202 a. The integrated UL deviceantenna port 1202 a can be configured to be coupled to an integrated ULdevice antenna 1210 a or an integrated UL inside antenna 1210 a. Theintegrated UL device antenna port 1202 a can be configured to be coupledto an input of a low-noise amplifier 1214.

In another example, a repeater can comprise an integrated DL deviceantenna port 1202 b or an integrated DL inside antenna port 1202 b. Theintegrated DL device antenna port 1202 b can be configured to be coupledto an integrated DL device antenna 1210 b or an integrated DL insideantenna 1210 b. The integrated DL device antenna port 1202 b can beconfigured to be coupled to an output of a power amplifier 1258.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 12f , a multiband repeatercan comprise an integrated UL device antenna port 1202 a or anintegrated UL inside antenna port 1202 a. The integrated UL deviceantenna port 1202 a can be configured to be coupled to an integrated ULdevice antenna 1210 a or an integrated UL inside antenna 1210 a. Theintegrated UL device antenna port 1202 a can be configured to be coupledto an input of a diplexer 1213.

In another example, a repeater can comprise an integrated DL deviceantenna port 1202 b or an integrated DL inside antenna port 1202 b. Theintegrated DL device antenna port 1202 b can be configured to be coupledto an integrated DL device antenna 1210 b or an integrated DL insideantenna 1210 b. The integrated DL device antenna port 1202 b can beconfigured to be coupled to an output of a diplexer 1259.

In one configuration, two or more BPFs can be stacked together orconnected to form a multi-filter package (e.g., a SISO filter package).The multi-filter package can also be referred to as a dual-common portmulti-bandpass filter. The dual-common port multi-bandpass filter canalso include a dual-common port multi-low pass filter (LPF) or adual-common port multi-high pass filter (HPF). Each of the BPFs withinthe multi-filter package can be configured to pass a selected frequency,such as an uplink band of a selected frequency band, or a downlink bandof the selected frequency band. The multi-filter package can have afirst common port and a second common port (e.g., on a left and rightside of the multi-filter package, respectively). In an example in whichthe multi-filter package includes two BPFs that are stacked together ina single package, a first common port can have a first signal trace thatconnects the first common port to an input of a first BPF and an inputof a second BPF. Similarly, a second signal trace can connect a secondcommon port to an output of the first BPF and an output of the secondBPF. In this example, the two BPFs can be positioned close to each other(e.g., less than 1 millimeter (mm) from each other for SAW/BAW filtersor less than 10 mm for ceramic filters), and the two BPFs can bedesigned such that one of the BPFs can have a lower return loss in aselected frequency band (i.e. passband), while the other BPF can have ahigher return loss (or poor return loss) on that same frequency band(i.e., stopband).

Thus, when an input signal enters the multi-filter package, the inputsignal can effectively “see” both of the BPFs. The signal caneffectively travel towards a first BPF and a second BPF in themulti-filter package. However, the signal will take the path with thelower return loss or lower resistance between the available paths. Inother words, when a passband signal enters the multi-filter package, thesignal will effectively “see a wall” on one side of the multi-filterpackage (which corresponds to the path with higher return loss or higherresistance) and an open path on the other side of the multi-filterpackage (which corresponds to a path with a lower return loss or lowerresistance).

While the term “input” and “output” are used with respect to a BPF, theterms are not intended to be limiting. A BPF may be configured to have asignal enter the input of the BPF and exit the output. Alternatively, asignal may enter the output of the BPF and exit the input. Thus, theterms “input” and “output” may be used interchangeably.

In one example, the BPFs in the multi-filter package can include SAWfilters, BAW filters, ceramic filters, high pass filters (HPF), low passfilters (LPF), and/or discrete filters (e.g., composed of capacitors andinductors).

In one example, an input signal can have a signal associated with aselected frequency band. For example, a band 2 uplink (UL) signal caninclude a signal within the 3GPP LTE band 2 UL frequency range. Amulti-filter package can include a band 2 UL bandpass filter, configuredto pass signals within a frequency range of the band 2 UL range, andreject signals outside of this band. The multi-filter package can alsoinclude a band 4 UL bandpass filter, configured to pass signals within afrequency range of the 3GPP LTE band 4 UL frequency range, and rejectsignals outside of this band.

As an example, the multi-filter package can include a B1 UL BPF and a B2UL BPF. If the signal that enters the multi-filter package is a B1 ULsignal, the signal can pass through the B1 UL BPF in the multi-filterpackage due to the lower return loss that is designed in the B1 UL BPFfor the frequency range of the B1 UL signal. Similarly, if the signalthat enters the multi-filter package is a B2 UL signal, the signal canpass through the B2 UL BPF in the multi-filter package due to the lowerreturn loss that is designed in the B2 UL BPF for the frequency range ofthe B2 UL signal. In addition, if the B1 UL signal or the B2 UL signalwere to go to the B2 UL BPF or the B1 UL BPF, respectively, the ULsignal would get reflected back and would then pass through theappropriate UL BPF.

In one example, the multi-filter package can include electrically shortwires or signal traces that connect the first common port and the secondcommon port to the first and second BPFs. In other words, the path fromthe first common port to the input of the first and second BPFs, and thepath from the second common port to the output of the first and secondBPFs can be electrically short. In one example, if the wires or signaltraces were to become electrically long, the wires or signal traces cancreate phase and reflection problems. Thus, by keeping the wires orsignal traces electrically short, these problems can be avoided and thesignal can only travel on an incorrect path for a reduced period oftime.

In one example, the electrically short wires or signal traces in themulti-filter package can be shorter than 1/10^(th) or 1/20^(th) or1/100^(th) of a wavelength of the signal the electrically short wiresare carrying. In one example, a 1 GHz wavelength is 300 mm, and theelectrically short wires or signal traces can be shorter than 3 mm.Since the wires or signal traces are considerably shorter than thewavelength, an incoming signal can effectively see multiple paths at thesame time, and the incoming signal can travel on a path with lowerreturn loss or lower resistance.

In one example, the multi-filter package can include multiple separatebandpass filters, with each bandpass filter configured for a separatefrequency band. Each separate frequency band can have a guard bandbetween the frequency band (i.e. the frequency bands are non-adjacent).Each of the bandpass filters can be designed to have an input that isimpedance matched to a first common port, and an output that isimpedance matched to a second common port.

In another example, it can be difficult for multiple different bandpassfilters, each with different passbands, to each be impedance matched toa common port. To overcome that limitation, the multi-filter package caninclude one or more matching networks. For example, a matching networkcan be coupled to inputs of two or more BPFs in the multi-filterpackage. A separate matching network can be coupled to the outputs oftwo or more BPFs in the multi-filter package. The matching network(s)can each be a separate module that is external to the BPFs, but withinthe multi-filter package. The matching network(s) can include seriesinductors and/or shunt capacitors, which can function to impedance matchthe inputs of the BPFs in the multi-filter package to the first commonport and/or impedance match the outputs of the BPFs in the multi-filterpackage to the second common port. The impedance matching can be betweena common port and each individual BPF port. In other words, each BPF canbe matched to a common port, and not to other BPFs. The impedancematching provided by the matching network(s) can enable a signal totravel through a BPF on a lower return loss path in the multi-filterpackage and bypass a BPF on a higher return loss path of themulti-filter package. Depending on the combination of BPFs in themulti-filter package, the matching implementation can be designedaccordingly.

As used herein, the term “connected” typically refers to two devicesthat are directly electrically connected. The term “communicativelycoupled” or “coupled” refers to two devices that are electricallyconnected, with additional electrical components located between the twodevices. However, the terms are meant to be descriptive and are notintended to be limiting. The terms “coupled”, “communicatively coupled”,and “connected” may be used interchangeably.

In one configuration, two or more sets of BPFs can be packaged togetheror connected to form a multi-common port multi-filter package (e.g., aDISO filter package). For example, a first set of BPFs consisting of twoor more BPFs can be connected to a second set of BPFs consisting of oneor more BPFs. The first set of BPFs can include DL BPFs and the secondset of BPFs can include UL BPFs, or vice versa. The multi-filter packagecan include a first common port that connects to the first and secondset of BPFs, a second common port that connects to the first set of BPFsand a third common port that connects to the second set of BPFs. Thewires or signal traces that connect the first, second, and third commonports to each BPF in the first and second sets of BPFs, respectively,can be electrically short. In addition, the multi-filter package caninclude a matching network that is coupled to the first set of BPFs inthe multi-filter package and/or a matching network that is coupled tothe second set of BPFs in the multi-filter package.

As an example, the multi-filter package can include a first set of BPFsthat includes a B2 UL BPF and a B4 UL BPF, as well as a second set ofBPFs that includes a B12 DL BPF and a B13 DL BPF. Due to the matchingnetwork(s) and the electrically short wires or signal traces, a signalthat enters the multi-filter package can pass through an appropriate BPFand bypass the other BPFs in the multi-filter package. For example, anUL signal will pass through one of the UL BPFs with a passband withinthe signal's band, and bypass the DL BPFs. Similarly, a DL signal willpass through one of the DL BPFs associated with the signal's band, andbypass the UL BPFs. Furthermore, due to the use of matching network(s)and the electrically short wires or signal traces, an UL signal can passthrough an appropriate UL BPF and bypass other UL BPFs in themulti-filter package, and similarly, a DL signal can pass through anappropriate DL BPF and bypass other DL BPFs in other frequency bands inthe multi-filter package.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 13a , a multiband repeatercan comprise a receive diversity antenna port. In this example, abi-directional inside antenna port 1302 or bi-directional device antennaport 1302 can be configured to be coupled to an integrated deviceantenna 1310 or a bi-directional inside antenna 1310. In anotherexample, in an alternative, the bi-directional inside antenna port 1302can be replaced by an UL inside antenna port and a DL inside antennaport, wherein the UL inside antenna port is separate from the DL insideantenna port, and the UL inside antenna port can be further configuredto be coupled to an UL inside antenna and the DL inside antenna port canbe further configured to be coupled to a DL inside antenna.

The integrated device antenna 1310 can receive an UL signal from a UE.The bi-directional inside antenna port 1302 can be configured to becoupled to a multi-common port multi-filter package 1312. In anotherexample, in an alternative, the bi-directional inside antenna port 1302can be configured to be coupled to a splitter. The multi-common portmulti-filter package 1312 can direct a signal into an UL path or from aDL path. In one example, the multi-common port multi-filter package 1312can be used to separate the UL and DL paths. The separation of the ULand DL paths using the multi-common port multi-filter package 1312 canbe used to separate the UL and DL paths with lower loss and higher UL toDL isolation than using a splitter. In addition, in this example, themulti-common port multi-filter package 1312 can be modified to havefewer outputs for a multiband repeater. For example, in a repeaterhaving two uplink bands and two downlink bands, the multi-common portmulti-filter package 1312 can have two outputs, rather than four outputsthat would be typical when using a multiplexer. The signals in the ULand DL can be combined into common UL ports and DL ports, respectively.The combining can be achieved through impedance matching at the filteroutputs in the multi-common port multi-filter package.

FIGS. 13b to 13e illustrate examples of multi-common port multi-filterpackages. One or more multi-filter package(s) 1312 a can be included ina repeater (i.e. signal booster or bidirectional amplifier). Themulti-filter package 1312 a can be communicatively coupled to a firstinterface port of the repeater. As shown in FIG. 13b , the multi-filterpackage 1312 a can include a first common port 1312 f, a second commonport 1312 g, and a third common port 1312 h. The first common port 1312f can be communicatively coupled to the first interface port of therepeater. The first common port 1312 f can also be communicativelycoupled to a first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filter package1312 a, such as a first UL BPF (UL BPF1) 1312 b and a second UL BPF (ULBPF2) 1312 c, as well as to a second set of filters 1312 p in themulti-filter package 1312 a, such as a first DL BPF (DL BPF1) 1312 d anda second DL BPF (DL BPF2) 1312 e. Furthermore, the second common port1312 g can be communicatively coupled to a second interface port of therepeater and the first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filter package1312 a. The third common port 1312 h can be communicatively coupled tothe second interface port of the repeater and the second set of filters1312 p in the multi-filter package 1312 a.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13b , the multi-filter package 1312 acan include a first signal trace 1312 l, a second signal trace 1312 mand a third signal trace 1312 n. The first signal trace 1312 l can becoupled between the first common port 1312 f, and each filter in thefirst set of filters 1312 o and each filter in the second set of filters1312 p in the multi-filter package 1312 a. The second signal trace 1312m can be coupled between the second common port 1312 g, and each filterin the first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filter package 1312 a.The third signal trace 1312 n can be coupled between the third commonport 1312 h, and each filter in the second set of filters 1312 p in themulti-filter package 1312 a.

In one example, a length of the first signal trace 13121 from the firstcommon port 1312 f to each filter in the first set of filters 1312 o andthe second set of filters 1312 p in the multi-filter package 1312 a canhave a substantially equal length (e.g., less than 10 mm+/−0.5 mm orless than 5 mm+/−0.25 mm). In another example, a length of the secondsignal trace 1312 m from the second common port 1312 g to each filter inthe first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filter package 1312 a canhave a substantially equal length (e.g., less than 5 mm+/−0.25 mm). Inyet another example, a length of the third signal trace 1312 n from thethird common port 1312 h to each filter in the second set of filters1312 p in the multi-filter package 1312 a can have a substantially equallength (e.g., less than 5 mm+/−0.25 mm). In a further example, a lengthof each of the first signal trace 13121, the second signal trace 1312 mand the third signal trace 1312 n can be less than 10 mm+/−0.5 mm orless than 5 mm+/−0.25 mm.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13c , the first common port 1312 f canbe coupled to a matching network 1312 i. The matching network 1312 i canbe coupled to the first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filterpackage 1312 a, such as the first UL BPF (UL BPF1) 1312 b and the secondUL BPF (UL BPF2) 1312 c, as well as the second set of filters 1312 p inthe multi-filter package 1312 a, such as the first DL BPF (DL BPF1) 1312d and the second DL BPF (DL BPF2) 1312 e. Each BPF in the multi-filterpackage 1312 a can be configured to filter one or more bands in one ormore signals. Each of the bands can be non-spectrally adjacent, aspreviously discussed. The matching network 1312 i can be configured toprovide impedance matching for the inputs/outputs of the first set offilters 1312 o and the second set of filters 1312 p in the multi-filterpackage 1312 a with the first common port 1312 f. Furthermore, in thisexample, the second common port 1312 g and the third common port 1312 hmay not be coupled to matching networks. Accordingly, the input/outputsof the first set of BPFs 1312 o can be impedance matched to the commonport 1312 i. The input/outputs of the second set of BPFs 1312 p can beimpedance matched to the third common port 1312 h.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13d , the second common port 1312 g canbe coupled to a matching network 1312 i. In this example, the matchingnetwork 1312 i can be coupled to and impedance matched with theinputs/outputs of the first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filterpackage 1312 a, such as the first UL BPF (UL BPF1) 1312 b and the secondUL BPF (UL BPF2) 1312 c. Alternatively, or in addition, the third commonport 1312 h can be coupled to the matching network 1312 i. The matchingnetwork 1312 i can be coupled to and impedance matched with theinputs/outputs of the second set of filters 1312 p in the multi-filterpackage 1312 a, such as the first DL BPF (DL BPF1) 1312 d and the secondDL BPF (DL BPF2) 1312 e. In this example, the first common port 1312 fand the third common port 1312 h may not be coupled to matchingnetworks. Accordingly, the first common port 1312 f may be impedancematched directly to the inputs/outputs of the UL BPF1 1312 b, UL BPF21312 c, DL BPF1 1312 d, and DL BPF2 1312 e. In addition, the thirdcommon port 1312 h may be impedance matched directly to theinputs/outputs of the DL BPF1 1312 d and DL BPF2 1312 e.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13e , the first common port 1312 f canbe coupled to a first matching network 1312 i, the second common port1312 g can be coupled to a second matching network 1312 j, and the thirdcommon port 1312 h can be coupled to a third matching network 1312 k.The first matching network 1312 i can be coupled to and impedancematched with the inputs/outputs of the first set of filters 1312 o inthe multi-filter package 1312 a, such as the first UL BPF (UL BPF1) 1312b and the second UL BPF (UL BPF2) 1312 c, as well as the second set offilters 1312 p in the multi-filter package 1312 a, such as the first DLBPF (DL BPF1) 1312 d and the second DL BPF (DL BPF2) 1312 e. The secondmatching network 1312 j can be coupled to and impedance matched with theinputs/outputs of the first set of filters 1312 o in the multi-filterpackage 1312 a. The third matching network 1312 k can be coupled to andimpedance matched with the inputs/outputs of the second set of filters1312 p in the multi-filter package 1312 a.

In one example, each filter in the multi-filter package 1312 a can havean input that is impedance matched to one or more of a first, second, orthird common port of the multi-filter package 1312 a and/or each filterin the multi-filter package 1312 a can have an output that is impedancematched to another of the first, second, or third common port in themulti-filter package 1312 a.

In one configuration, as shown in FIGS. 13b to 13e , multi-filterpackage(s) 1312 a can include a first impedance-matched filter set(e.g., the first set of filters 13120), and a second impedance-matchedfilter set (e.g., the second set of filters 1312 p). The first commonport 1312 f can be coupled to the first and the second impedance-matchedfilter sets, the second common port 1312 g can be coupled to the firstimpedance-matched filter set, and the third common port 1312 h can becoupled to the second impedance-matched filter set. In one example, themulti-filter package 1312 a can include two or more impedance-matcheduplink bandpass filters, with each uplink bandpass filter configured topass one or more uplink bands, respectively, and two or moreimpedance-matched downlink bandpass filters, with each bandpass filterconfigured to pass one or more downlink bands, respectively.Accordingly, the multi-filter package 1312 a can be configured toseparately filter each of the bands of a signal with two or moredownlink bands and two or more uplink bands.

In another example, an UL path can comprise one or more of a low-noiseamplifier 1314, an UL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1316, avariable attenuator 1318, a power amplifier (PA) 1320, or a low-passfilter (LPF) 1322. The low-noise amplifier 1314 can be an UL low-noiseamplifier, the variable attenuator 1318 can be an UL variableattenuator, the power amplifier 1320 can be an UL power amplifier, andthe low-pass filter 1322 can be an UL low-pass filter or low-orderfiltering. In another example, the power amplifier 1320 can comprise avariable gain power amplifier, a fixed-gain power amplifier, or a gainblock. In another example, the LPF 1322 can be configured to be coupledbetween the power amplifier 1320 and an UL outside antenna port 1304 orUL node antenna port 1304 to filter harmonics emitted by the poweramplifier 1320. While a low pass filter is described in this example, itis not intended to be limiting. A low-order filter can be used to filterthe harmonics. The low order filter can include one or more high passfilter poles and one or more low pass filter poles. The low-order filtercan be configured to have low loss since it is located after the poweramplifier 1320. In another example, the power amplifier 1320 can beconfigured to be coupled directly to the UL outside antenna port 1304without filtering between the power amplifier 1320 and the UL outsideantenna port 1304.

In another example, the UL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1316can include a first bandpass filter for a first frequency (e.g., B1) asecond band-pass filter for a second frequency (e.g., B2), andadditional bandpass filters for additional bands, if desired. The ULdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1316 can comprise a plurality offilters located in a single package. Each filter in the single packagecan be designed and configured to operate with other filters in thepackage. For example, each filter can be impedance matched with theother filters in the package to enable the filters to properly functionwithin the same package. Each filter can be configured to provide abandpass for a selected band that is non-frequency adjacent with thebandpass bands of other filters in the single package. The ULdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1316 can be configured to passtwo or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or71. In another example, the UL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter1316 can be configured to pass two or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the ULdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1316 can be configured to passtwo or more selected channels within a 3GPP FDD band. In anotherexample, the UL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1316 can beconfigured to pass two or more selected frequency ranges within a 3GPPFDD band.

FIGS. 13f to 13i illustrate examples of dual-common port multi-filterpackages. One or more multi-filter package(s) 1316 a can be included ina repeater (i.e. signal booster or bidirectional amplifier). Themulti-filter package 1316 a can be communicatively coupled to a firstinterface port of the repeater. The first interface port can communicateone or more signals that include multiple bands. Each signal maycommunicate a single band, or multiple bands.

As shown in FIG. 13f , the multi-filter package 1316 a can include afirst common port 1316 b and a second common port 1316 c. The firstcommon port 1316 b can be coupled to the first interface port and aninput to two or more filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a, such asa first BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and a second BPF (BPF2) 1316 e in themulti-filter package 1316 e. The first BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and the secondBPF (BPF2) 1316 e can be configured to filter one or more bands in oneor more signals. The second common port 1316 c can be coupled to asecond interface port of the repeater, where the second interface cancommunicate the one or more signals, as well as to an output of the twoor more filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13f , the multi-filter package 1316 acan include a first signal trace 1316 h and a second signal trace 1316i. The first signal trace 1316 h can be coupled between the first commonport 1316 b, and then divide to couple to the input of the two or morefilters in the multi-filter package 1316 a. Furthermore, the secondsignal trace 1316 i can be coupled between the second common port 1316c, and then divide to couple to the output of the two or more filters inthe multi-filter package 1316 a.

In one example, a length of the first signal trace 1316 h from the firstcommon port 1316 b to the input to each of the two or more filters inthe multi-filter package 1316 a can have a substantially equal length(e.g., less than 5 mm in length with a difference in length of less than+/−0.25 mm). In another example, a length of the second signal trace1316 i from the second common port 1316 c to the output of each of thetwo or more filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a can have asubstantially equal length (e.g., less than 5 mm in length with adifference of less than +/−0.25 mm). In yet another example, a length ofeach of the first signal trace 1316 h and the second signal trace 1316 ican be less than 2 millimeters (mm) in length.

In one example, the multi-filter package 1316 a can be associated withat least one of a high band frequency or a low band frequency.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13f , the multi-filter package 1316 acan include two or more impedance-matched uplink bandpass filters fortwo or more uplink bands, respectively. Alternatively, the multi-filterpackage 1316 a can include two or more impedance-matched downlinkbandpass filters for two or more downlink bands, respectively. Theimpedance-matched filters can each have an input 1316 h that isimpedance matched to the first common port 1316 b, and an output 1316 ithat is impedance matched to the second common port 1316 c.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13g , the multi-filter package 1316 acan include a matching network 1316 f. The matching network 1316 f canbe coupled to an input of the two or more filters in the multi-filterpackage 1316 a, such as the first BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and the second BPF(BPF2) 1316 e in the multi-filter package 1316 a. The matching network1316 f can be configured to impedance match the input of each of the twoor more filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a to the first commonport 1316 b.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13h , the multi-filter package 1316 acan include a matching network 1316 f. The matching network 1316 f canbe coupled to the output of the two or more filters in the multi-filterpackage 1316 a, such as the first BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and the second BPF(BPF2) 1316 e in the multi-filter package 1316 a. The matching network1316 f can be operable to impedance match the two or more filters in themulti-filter package 1316 a.

In one example, each filter in the multi-filter package 1316 a (e.g.,the first BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and the second BPF (BPF2) 1316 e) can havean input that is impedance matched to inputs of other filters in themulti-filter package 1316 a and/or each filter in the multi-filterpackage 1316 a can have an output that is impedance matched to outputsof other filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13i , the multi-filter package 1316 acan include a first matching network 1316 f and a second matchingnetwork 1316 g. The first matching network 1316 f can be coupled to theinput of the two or more filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a,such as the first BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and the second BPF (BPF2) 1316 e inthe multi-filter package 1316 a, and the second matching network 1316 gcan be coupled to the output of the two or more filters in themulti-filter package 1316 a. Each of the matching networks can impedancematch the input/output to the associated common port.

In one configuration, as shown in FIGS. 13f to 13i , multi-filterpackage(s) 1316 a can include an impedance-matched filter set (e.g., thefirst BPF (BPF1) 1316 d and the second BPF (BPF2) 1316 e) with the firstcommon port 1316 b and the second common port 1316 c.

In one example, the impedance-matched filter set can refer to a set oftwo or more filters in the multi-filter package 1316 a, wherein eachfilter in the set can have filter input that is impedance matched with acommon port and a filter output that is impedance matched with aseparate common port. The impedance matching can be accomplished at thefilter, or using an impedance matching network within the multi-filterpackage 1316 a that is coupled to the set of two or more filters, toenable a single common input and a single common output for theimpedance-matched filter set. Accordingly, the multi-filter package 1316a can be configured to separately filter each of the bands of a signalwith two or more downlink bands or two or more uplink bands.

In one example, the uplink bands can be combined using the dual-commonport multi-bandpass filters. Rather than using a separate UL amplifierand filter chain for each band, channel, or frequency range, a singleamplifier chain can be used with the dual-common port multi-bandpassfilters capable of filtering the multiple bands, channels, or frequencyranges. This line-sharing technique simplifies the architecture, thenumber of components, and the layout of the repeater. In addition,line-sharing due to the combined filters can allow for additionalcomponent sharing, such as RF amplifiers (gain blocks), RF attenuators,RF detectors, and the like. With fewer components, the repeater can havea higher overall reliability and a lower overall cost.

In another example, after traveling on the UL path, the UL signal on theUL path can be amplified and filtered in accordance with the type ofamplifiers and dual-common port multi-bandpass filters included on theUL path. The signal from the UL path can be directed to an UL nodeantenna port 1304. The UL signal can be directed from the UL nodeantenna port 1304 to an integrated UL node antenna 1330 or an UL outsideantenna 1330. The UL node antenna 1330 can be an omnidirectional antennaor a directional antenna. The UL outside antenna 1330 can communicatethe amplified and/or filtered UL signal to a base station.

In another example, an integrated DL node antenna port 1306 or DLoutside antenna port 1306 can be configured to be coupled to anintegrated DL node antenna 1350 or a DL outside antenna 1350. Theintegrated DL node antenna 1350 can be an omnidirectional antenna ordirectional antenna. The integrated DL node antenna 1350 can receive aDL signal from a base station. The DL outside antenna port 1306 can beconfigured to be coupled to an input of a low-noise amplifier 1352.

In another example, the DL path can comprise one or more of a low-noiseamplifier 1352, a DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1354, avariable attenuator 1356, or a power amplifier (PA) 1358. The low-noiseamplifier 1352 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, the variable attenuator1356 can be a DL variable attenuator, and the power amplifier 1358 canbe a DL power amplifier. In another example, the power amplifier 1358can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, a fixed-gain poweramplifier, or a gain block. In another example, the low-noise amplifier1352 can be configured to be coupled to a DL outside antenna port 1306without filtering between the low-noise amplifier 1352 and the DLoutside antenna port 1306.

In another example, the DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1354can include a first bandpass filter for a first frequency (e.g., B1) asecond band-pass filter for a second frequency (e.g., B2). The DLdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1354 can comprise a plurality offilters located in a single package. Each filter in the single packagecan be designed and configured to operate with other filters in thepackage. For example, each filter can be impedance matched with theother filters in the package to enable the filters to properly functionwithin the same package. Each filter can be configured to provide abandpass for a selected band that is non-frequency adjacent with thebandpass bands of other filters in the single package. The DLdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1354 can be configured to passtwo or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or71. In another example, the DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter1354 can be configured to pass two or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the DLdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1354 can be configured to passtwo or more selected channels within a 3GPP FDD band. In anotherexample, the DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1354 can beconfigured to pass two or more selected frequency ranges within a 3GPPFDD band.

In one example, the downlink bands can be combined using the dual-commonport multi-bandpass filters. Rather than using a separate DL amplifierand filter chain for each band, channel, or frequency range, a singleamplifier chain can be used with the dual-common port multi-bandpassfilters capable of filtering the multiple bands, channels, or frequencyranges. This line-sharing technique simplifies the architecture, thenumber of components, and the layout of the repeater. In addition,line-sharing due to the combined filters can allow for additionalcomponent sharing, such as RF amplifiers (gain blocks), RF attenuators,RF detectors, and the like. With fewer components, the repeater can havea higher overall reliability and a lower overall cost.

In another example, after traveling on the DL path, the DL signal on theDL path can be amplified and filtered in accordance with the type ofamplifiers and dual-common port multi-bandpass filters included on theDL path. The signal from the DL path can be directed to the multi-commonport multi-filter package 1312. From the multi-common port multi-filterpackage 1312, the DL signal can be directed to an integrated deviceantenna port 1302 or a bi-directional inside antenna port 1302.

In another example, a receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1369 orreceive diversity DL node antenna port 1369 or receive diversity DLdonor antenna port 1369 can be configured to be coupled to a receivediversity DL outside antenna 1370 or receive diversity DL node antenna1370 or receive diversity DL donor antenna 1370. The receive diversityDL node antenna 1370 can be an omnidirectional antenna or directionalantenna. The receive diversity DL node antenna 1370 can receive a DLsignal from a base station. The receive diversity DL outside antennaport 1369 can be configured to be coupled to an input of a low-noiseamplifier 1372.

In another example, the receive diversity DL path can comprise one ormore of a low-noise amplifier 1372, a DL dual-common port multi-bandpassfilter 1374, a variable attenuator 1376, or a power amplifier (PA) 1378.The low-noise amplifier 1372 can be a DL low-noise amplifier, thevariable attenuator 1376 can be a DL variable attenuator, and the poweramplifier 1378 can be a DL power amplifier. In another example, thepower amplifier 1378 can comprise a variable gain power amplifier, afixed-gain power amplifier, or a gain block. In another example, thelow-noise amplifier 1372 can be configured to be coupled directly to areceive diversity DL outside antenna port 1369 without filtering betweenthe low-noise amplifier 1372 and the receive diversity DL outsideantenna port 1369.

In another example, the DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1374can include a first bandpass filter for a first frequency (e.g., B1) asecond band-pass filter for a second frequency (e.g., B2). The DLdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1374 can comprise a plurality offilters located in a single package. Each filter in the single packagecan be designed and configured to operate with other filters in thepackage. For example, each filter can be impedance matched with theother filters in the package to enable the filters to properly functionwithin the same package. Each filter can be configured to provide abandpass for a selected band that is non-frequency adjacent with thebandpass bands of other filters in the single package. The DLdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1374 can be configured to passtwo or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, or71. In another example, the DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter1374 can be configured to pass two or more of 3GPP FDD frequency bands1-28, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 70-74, or 85. In another example, the DLdual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1374 can be configured to passtwo or more selected channels within a 3GPP FDD band. In anotherexample, the DL dual-common port multi-bandpass filter 1374 can beconfigured to pass two or more selected frequency ranges within a 3GPPFDD band.

In another example, after traveling on the receive diversity DL path,the receive diversity signal on the receive diversity DL path can beamplified and filtered in accordance with the type of amplifiers anddual-common port multi-bandpass filters included on the receivediversity DL path. The signal from the receive diversity DL path can bedirected to a receive diversity device antenna port 1392 or a receivediversity downlink inside antenna port 1392. In another example, in analternative, the receive diversity signal can travel on a bypass pathcoupled between the receive diversity DL inside antenna port 1392 andthe receive diversity DL outside antenna port 1369, wherein the bypasspath does not amplify or filter the receive diversity signal. Thereceive diversity device antenna port 1392 or a receive diversitydownlink inside antenna port 1392 can be configured to be coupled to areceive diversity device antenna 1390 or a receive diversity downlinkinside antenna 1390. The receive diversity device antenna 1390 cancommunicate the amplified and/or filtered or bypassed receive diversityDL signal to a UE.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 13j , the integrated deviceantenna 1310 can receive an UL signal from a UE. The bi-directionalinside antenna port 1302 can be configured to be coupled to a splitter1313. The splitter 1313 can be a diplexer, a multiplexer, or amulti-common port multi-filter package. The splitter 1313 can direct asignal into an UL path or from a DL path. In one example, the splitter1313 can be used to separate the UL and DL paths.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 13k , a repeater can comprisea double-pole double-throw (DPDT) switch 1398. The output 1323 of the ULpath can be configured to be coupled to the DPDT switch 1398. The DPDTswitch 1398 can be configured to be coupled to an UL node antenna port1304. The DL node antenna port 1306 can be configured to be coupled tothe DPDT switch 1398. The DPDT switch 1398 can be configured to becoupled to an input 1351 of the DL path.

In another example, the DPDT switch 1398 can be configured to: allow theUL node antenna port 1304 to be coupled to the input 1351 of the DLpath, and allow the DL node antenna port 1306 to be coupled to theoutput 1323 of the UL path. The UL node antenna port 1304 and the DLnode antenna port can be switched based on whether the repeater isUL-limited or DL-limited. A repeater can be UL-limited when there is alow level of power from the repeater to the base station. A repeater canbe DL-limited when there is a low level of power from the base stationto the repeater.

In one example, switching from the UL node antenna port 1304 to the DLnode antenna port 1306 can allow the uplink amplification and filteringpath to use the DL node antenna port 1306 when the repeater isUL-limited. In one example, switching from the DL node antenna port 1306to the UL node antenna port 1304 can allow the downlink amplificationand filtering path to use the UL node antenna port 1304 when therepeater is DL-limited. In one example, this kind of switching canincrease the level of power from the repeater to the base station (whenthe repeater is UL-limited) and increase the level of power from thebase station to the repeater (when the repeater is DL-limited) by usingspatial diversity or polarization diversity.

In another example, as illustrated in FIG. 13l , a repeater can comprisea triple-pole triple-throw (TPTT) switch 1399. The output 1323 of the ULpath can be configured to be coupled to the TPTT switch 1399. The TPTTswitch 1399 can be configured to be coupled to an UL node antenna port1304. The DL node antenna port 1306 can be configured to be coupled tothe TPTT switch 1399. The TPTT switch 1399 can be configured to becoupled to an input 1351 of the DL path. The receive diversity nodeantenna port 1369 can be configured to be coupled to the TPTT switch1399. The TPTT switch 1399 can be configured to be coupled to an input1371 of the receive diversity DL path.

In another example, the TPTT switch 1399 can be configured to: allow theUL node antenna port 1304 to be coupled to the input 1351 of the DLpath; allow the UL node antenna port 1304 to be coupled to the input1371 of the receive diversity DL path. In another example, the TPTTswitch 1399 can be configured to: allow the DL node antenna port 1306 tobe coupled to the output 1323 of the UL path; allow the DL node antennaport 1306 to be coupled to the input 1371 of the receive diversity DLpath. In another example, the TPTT switch 1399 can be configured to:allow the receive diversity node antenna port 1369 to be coupled to theinput 1351 of the DL path; allow the receive diversity node antenna port1369 to be coupled to the output 1323 of the UL path.

In one example, the UL node antenna port 1304, the DL node antenna port,and the receive diversity node antenna port 1369 can be switched basedon whether the repeater is UL-limited or DL-limited. A repeater can beUL-limited when there is a low level of power from the repeater to thebase station. A repeater can be DL-limited when there is a low level ofpower from the base station to the repeater. In one example, this kindof antenna port switching can increase the level of power from therepeater to the base station (when the repeater is UL-limited) andincrease the level of power from the base station to the repeater (whenthe repeater is DL-limited) by using spatial diversity or polarizationdiversity.

Another example provides an apparatus 1400 of a signal booster, as shownin the flow chart in FIG. 14. The apparatus can comprise abi-directional device antenna port, as shown in block 1410. Theapparatus can further comprise an uplink (UL) node antenna port, asshown in block 1420. The apparatus can further comprise a downlink (DL)node antenna port, as shown in block 1430. The apparatus can furthercomprise a UL amplification and filtering path coupled between thebi-directional device antenna port and the UL node antenna port, whereinthe UL node antenna port is configured to be coupled to an UL nodeantenna, as shown in block 1440. The apparatus can further comprise a DLamplification and filtering path coupled between the bi-directionaldevice antenna port and the DL node antenna port, wherein the DL nodeantenna port is configured to be coupled to a DL node antenna that isseparate from the UL node antenna, as shown in block 1450.

Another example provides an apparatus 1500 of a repeater, as shown inthe flow chart in FIG. 15. The apparatus can comprise a signal amplifierthat includes one or more amplification and filtering signal paths,wherein the one or more amplification and filtering signal paths areconfigured to amplify and filter signals, as shown in block 1510. Theapparatus can further comprise a bi-directional server antenna port, asshown in block 1520. The apparatus can further comprise an uplink (UL)donor antenna port, as shown in block 1530. The apparatus can furthercomprise a downlink (DL) donor antenna port, as shown in block 1540. Theapparatus can further comprise a UL amplification and filtering pathcoupled between the bi-directional server antenna port and the UL donorantenna port, wherein the UL donor antenna port is configured to becoupled to an UL donor antenna, as shown in block 1550. The apparatuscan further comprise a DL amplification and filtering path coupledbetween the bi-directional server antenna port and the DL donor antennaport, wherein the DL donor antenna port is configured to be coupled to aDL donor antenna that is separate from the UL donor antenna, as shown inblock 1560.

Another example provides an apparatus 1600 of a repeater, as shown inthe flow chart in FIG. 16. The apparatus can comprise a bi-directionalinside antenna port, as shown in block 1610. The apparatus can furthercomprise a receive diversity downlink (DL) inside antenna port, as shownin block 1620. The apparatus can further comprise an uplink (UL) outsideantenna port, as shown in block 1630. The apparatus can further comprisea DL outside antenna port, as shown in block 1640. The apparatus canfurther comprise a receive diversity DL outside antenna port configuredto be coupled to a receive diversity DL outside antenna to provide areceive diversity signal, as shown in block 1650. The apparatus canfurther comprise a UL amplification and filtering path coupled betweenthe bi-directional inside antenna port and the UL outside antenna port,wherein the UL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled to an ULoutside antenna, as shown in block 1660. The apparatus can furthercomprise a DL amplification and filtering path coupled between thebi-directional inside antenna port and the DL outside antenna port,wherein the DL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DLoutside antenna that is separate from both the UL outside antenna andthe receive diversity DL outside antenna, as shown in block 1670.

Another example provides an apparatus 1700 of a repeater, as shown inthe flow chart in FIG. 17. The apparatus can comprise an uplink (UL)inside antenna port, as shown in block 1710. The apparatus can furthercomprise a downlink (DL) inside antenna port, as shown in block 1720.The apparatus can further comprise a receive diversity DL inside antennaport, as shown in block 1730. The apparatus can further comprise a ULoutside antenna port, as shown in block 1740. The apparatus can furthercomprise a DL outside antenna port, as shown in block 1750. Theapparatus can further comprise a receive diversity DL outside antennaport configured to be coupled to a receive diversity DL outside antennato provide a receive diversity signal, as shown in block 1760. Theapparatus can further comprise a UL amplification and filtering pathcoupled between the UL inside antenna port and the UL outside antennaport, wherein the UL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled toan UL outside antenna, as shown in block 1770. The apparatus can furthercomprise a DL amplification and filtering path coupled between the DLinside antenna port and the DL outside antenna port, wherein the DLoutside antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DL outside antennathat is separate from both the UL outside antenna and the receivediversity DL outside antenna, as shown in block 1780.

Another example provides an apparatus 1800 of a repeater, as shown inthe flow chart in FIG. 18. The apparatus can comprise an uplink (UL)inside antenna port, as shown in block 1810. The apparatus can furthercomprise a downlink (DL) inside antenna port, as shown in block 1820.The apparatus can further comprise a UL outside antenna port, as shownin block 1830. The apparatus can further comprise a DL outside antennaport, as shown in block 1840. The apparatus can further comprise a ULamplification and filtering path coupled between the UL inside antennaport and the UL outside antenna port, wherein the UL outside antennaport is configured to be coupled to an UL outside antenna, as shown inblock 1850. The apparatus can further comprise a DL amplification andfiltering path coupled between the DL inside antenna port and the DLoutside antenna port, wherein the DL outside antenna port is configuredto be coupled to a DL outside antenna that is separate from the ULoutside antenna, as shown in block 1860.

EXAMPLES

The following examples pertain to specific technology embodiments andpoint out specific features, elements, or actions that can be used orotherwise combined in achieving such embodiments.

Example 1 includes a desktop signal booster, comprising: a cellularsignal amplifier configured to amplify signals for a wireless device,wherein the wireless device is within a selected distance from thedesktop signal booster; an integrated device antenna coupled to thecellular signal amplifier, wherein the integrated device antenna isconfigured to transmit signals from the cellular signal amplifier to thewireless device; an integrated node antenna coupled to the cellularsignal amplifier, wherein the integrated node antenna is configured totransmit signals from the cellular signal amplifier to a base station;and wireless charging circuitry configured to wirelessly charge thewireless device when the wireless device is placed in proximity to thedesktop signal booster.

Example 2 includes the desktop signal booster of Example 1, wherein thedesktop signal booster is configured to operate in series with one ormore additional devices, wherein the additional devices include at leastone of: a non-portable signal booster, or a sleeve that amplifiessignals for a wireless device placed in the sleeve.

Example 3 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 2,wherein a spacing between the integrated device antenna and theintegrated node antenna is selected to increase isolation between theintegrated device antenna and the integrated node antenna.

Example 4 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 3,wherein the cellular signal amplifier further comprises one or moreamplification and filtering signal paths configured to be positionedbetween the integrated device antenna and the integrated node antenna,wherein the amplification and filtering signal paths are configured toamplify and filter signals for communication to the base station via theintegrated node antenna or for communication to the wireless device viathe integrated device antenna.

Example 5 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 4,wherein the cellular signal amplifier further comprises a bypass signalpath configured to be positioned between the integrated device antennaand the integrated node antenna, wherein the bypass signal path does notamplify and filter signals traveling through the bypass signal path,wherein signals are directed to one of the amplification and filteringsignal paths or the bypass signal path depending on a power level of thesignals in relation to a defined power level threshold.

Example 6 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 5,wherein the cellular signal amplifier further comprises one or moredetectors configured to detect the power levels of the signals.

Example 7 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 6,wherein the cellular signal amplifier further comprises one or moredirectional couplers used to form the amplification and filtering signalpaths and the bypass signal path.

Example 8 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 7,wherein: signals are directed to one of the amplification and filteringsignal paths when power levels of the signals are below the definedpower level threshold; and signals are directed to the bypass signalpath when power levels of the signals are above the defined power levelthreshold.

Example 9 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to 8,wherein the amplification and filtering signal paths includes a highband amplification and filtering signal path operable to direct signalswithin high frequency bands, wherein the high frequency bands includesband 4 (B4) and band 25 (B25).

Example 10 includes the desktop signal booster of any of Examples 1 to9, wherein the amplification and filtering signal paths includes a lowband amplification and filtering signal path operable to direct signalswithin low frequency bands, wherein the low frequency bands includesband 5 (B5), band 12 (B12) and band 13 (B13).

Example 11 includes a wireless device charging station, comprising: anintegrated device antenna configured to communicate signals with awireless device; an integrated node antenna configured to communicatesignals with a base station; and a cellular signal amplifier thatincludes one or more amplification and filtering signal paths, whereinthe amplification and filtering signal paths are configured to amplifyand filter signals for communication to the base station via theintegrated node antenna or for communication to the wireless device viathe integrated device antenna; and wireless charging circuitry operableto wirelessly charge the wireless device when the wireless device isplaced in proximity to the wireless device charging station.

Example 12 includes the wireless device charging station of Example 11,further comprising a battery configured to provide power to the cellularsignal amplifier and the wireless device.

Example 13 includes the wireless device charging station of any ofExamples 11 to 12, wherein: the cellular signal amplifier furtherincludes one or more detectors configured to detect power levels of thesignals; and the one or more amplification and filtering signal pathsinclude one or more bypassable amplifiers and one or more switchableband pass filters that are configurable depending on detected powerlevels of the signals.

Example 14 includes the wireless device charging station of any ofExamples 11 to 13, wherein: the signals bypass the amplifiers toconserve energy when the power levels of the signals are above a definedpower level threshold; or the signals do not bypass the amplifiers whenthe power levels are below a defined power level threshold.

Example 15 includes the wireless device charging station of any ofExamples 11 to 14, wherein: the band pass filters are switched in whenthe power levels of the signals are below a defined power levelthreshold; or the band pass filters are switched out when the powerlevels of the signals are above the defined power level threshold.

Example 16 includes the wireless device charging station of any ofExamples 11 to 15, wherein the band pass filters are switched out toreduce a noise figure of the cellular signal amplifier and extend acoverage area of the cellular signal amplifier.

Example 17 includes the wireless device charging station of any ofExamples 11 to 16, wherein the switchable band pass filters correspondto high frequency bands or low frequency bands, wherein the highfrequency bands include band 4 (B4) and band 25 (B25), and the lowfrequency bands include band 5 (B5), band 12 (B12) and band 13 (B13).

Example 18 includes the wireless device charging station of any ofExamples 11 to 17, wherein the one or more amplification and filteringsignal paths include one or more downlink (DL) amplification andfiltering signal paths and one or more uplink (UL) amplification andfiltering signal paths.

Example 19 includes a desktop signal repeater, comprising: a cellularsignal amplifier configured to amplify signals for a wireless device; anintegrated device antenna configured to transmit signals from thecellular signal amplifier to the wireless device; an integrated nodeantenna configured to transmit signals from the cellular signalamplifier to a base station; and an integrated satellite transceivercoupled to the cellular signal amplifier and configured to communicatesignals to one or more satellites.

Example 20 includes the desktop signal repeater of Example 19, whereinthe desktop signal repeater is configured to operate in series with oneor more additional devices, wherein the additional devices include atleast one of: a non-portable signal booster, or a sleeve that amplifiessignals for a wireless device placed in the sleeve.

Example 21 includes the desktop signal repeater of any of Examples 19 to20, wherein the integrated satellite transceiver is switched on whencellular signals are unavailable.

Example 22 includes the desktop signal repeater of any of Examples 19 to21, wherein the cellular signal amplifier is a Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC)-compatible consumer signal booster.

Example 23 includes the desktop signal repeater of any of Examples 19 to22, wherein the cellular signal amplifier is configured to boost signalsin up to seven bands.

Example 24 includes a signal booster, comprising: a cellular signalamplifier configured to amplify signals for a wireless device, whereinthe cellular signal amplifier further comprises a bypass signal paththat does not amplify and filter signals traveling through the bypasssignal path, wherein signals are directed to an amplification andfiltering signal path or the bypass signal path depending on a powerlevel of the signals in relation to a defined power level threshold.

Example 25 includes the signal booster of Example 24, furthercomprising: an integrated device antenna configured to transmit signalsfrom the cellular signal amplifier to the wireless device; and anintegrated node antenna configured to transmit signals from the cellularsignal amplifier to a base station.

Example 26 includes the signal booster of any of Examples 24 to 25,wherein the cellular signal amplifier is coupled to the integrateddevice antenna using a directional coupler.

Example 27 the signal booster of any of Examples 24 to 25, wherein thesignal booster is a desktop signal booster.

Example 28 includes the signal booster of any of Examples 24 to 27,wherein the cellular signal amplifier further comprises one or moredetectors configured to detect the power levels of the signals.

Example 29 includes the signal booster of any of Examples 24 to 28,wherein the cellular signal amplifier further comprises one or moredirectional couplers used to form the amplification and filtering signalpaths and the bypass signal path.

Example 30 includes the signal booster of any of Examples 24 to 29,wherein: signals are directed to one of the amplification and filteringsignal paths when power levels of the signals are below the definedpower level threshold; and signals are directed to the bypass signalpath when power levels of the signals are above the defined power levelthreshold.

Example 31 includes a signal repeater, comprising: a cellular signalamplifier configured to amplify signals for a wireless device; and anintegrated satellite transceiver coupled to the cellular signalamplifier and configured to communicate signals to one or moresatellites.

Example 32 includes the signal repeater of Example 31, wherein thesignal repeater is a desktop signal repeater.

Example 33 includes the signal repeater of any of Examples 31 to 32,further comprising: an integrated device antenna configured to transmitsignals from the cellular signal amplifier to the wireless device; andan integrated node antenna configured to transmit signals from thecellular signal amplifier to a base station.

Example 34 includes a signal booster, comprising: a bi-directionaldevice antenna port; an uplink (UL) node antenna port; a downlink (DL)node antenna port; a UL amplification and filtering path coupled betweenthe bi-directional device antenna port and the UL node antenna port,wherein the UL node antenna port is configured to be coupled to an ULnode antenna; and a DL amplification and filtering path coupled betweenthe bi-directional device antenna port and the DL node antenna port,wherein the DL node antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DLnode antenna that is separate from the UL node antenna.

Example 35 includes the signal booster of Example 34, furthercomprising: a receive diversity DL device antenna port; and a receivediversity DL node antenna port configured to be coupled to a receivediversity DL node antenna to provide a receive diversity signal.

Example 36 includes the signal booster of Example 35, furthercomprising: a receive diversity DL multiband filter on a receivediversity DL amplification and filtering path coupled between thereceive diversity DL device antenna port and the receive diversity DLnode antenna port, wherein the receive diversity DL multiband filter isconfigured to filter signals on two or more non-spectrally adjacentbands.

Example 37 includes the signal booster of Example 36, wherein thereceive diversity DL multiband filter comprises a plurality of bandpassfilters in a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpass filtersare impedance matched to enable operation in the single package.

Example 38 includes the signal booster of Example 37, wherein thereceive diversity DL multiband filter is a dual-common portmulti-bandpass filter.

Example 39 includes the signal booster of Example 35, wherein one ormore of the UL amplification and filtering path or the DL amplificationand filtering path or a receive diversity DL amplification and filteringpath coupled between the receive diversity DL device antenna port andthe receive diversity DL node antenna port is configured to switchbetween one or more of: the UL node antenna port; the DL node antennaport; or the receive diversity DL node antenna port.

Example 40 includes the signal booster of Example 35, wherein: thereceive diversity DL node antenna port is coupled to a receive diversityDL amplification and filtering path coupled between the receivediversity DL device antenna port and the receive diversity DL nodeantenna port.

Example 41 includes the signal booster of Example 35, wherein the ULnode antenna port, the DL node antenna port, or the receive diversity DLnode antenna port are configured to be coupled to one or more of anomnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna.

Example 42 includes the signal booster of Example 34, wherein the ULnode antenna port is connected to a power amplifier without filteringbetween the power amplifier and the UL node antenna port.

Example 43 includes the signal booster of Example 34, wherein the ULnode antenna port is coupled to a power amplifier with low-orderfiltering coupled between the UL node antenna port and the poweramplifier to filter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier.

Example 44 includes the signal booster of Example 34, wherein: the DLnode antenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier withoutfiltering between the low-noise amplifier and the DL node antenna port;or the DL node antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifier with aswitchable filter between the low-noise amplifier and the DL nodeantenna port.

Example 45 includes the signal booster of Example 34, further comprisingone or more of: a low-noise amplifier on the UL amplification andfiltering path; a low-noise amplifier on the DL amplification andfiltering path; a power amplifier on the UL amplification and filteringpath; a power amplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path; avariable attenuator on the UL amplification and filtering path; avariable attenuator on the DL amplification and filtering path; aband-pass filter on the UL amplification and filtering path; or aband-pass filter on the DL amplification and filtering path.

Example 46 includes the signal booster of Example 34, wherein the signalbooster is configured to amplify signals in up to six bands, whereineach band comprises a separate amplification and filtering path.

Example 47 includes the signal booster of Example 46, wherein the up tosix bands are selected from one or more of: Third Generation PartnershipProject (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequency bands 1 through 85,3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or 3GPP 5G frequency bands 257through 261.

Example 48 includes the signal booster of Example 34, wherein the signalbooster is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-compatible consumersignal booster.

Example 49 includes the signal booster of Example 34, wherein one ormore of the UL amplification and filtering path or the DL amplificationand filtering path is configured to switch between one or more of: theUL node antenna port; or the DL node antenna port.

Example 50 includes the signal booster of Example 34, further comprisingone or more of: an UL multiband filter on the UL amplification andfiltering path, wherein the UL multiband filter is configured to filtersignals on two or more non-spectrally adjacent bands; or a DL multibandfilter on the DL amplification and filtering path, wherein the DLmultiband filter is configured to filter signals on two or morenon-spectrally adjacent bands.

Example 51 includes the signal booster of Example 50, wherein the ULmultiband filter or the DL multiband filter comprises a plurality ofbandpass filters in a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpassfilters are impedance matched to enable operation in the single package.

Example 52 includes the signal booster of Example 51, wherein the ULmultiband filter or the DL multiband filter is a dual-common portmulti-bandpass filter.

Example 53 includes the signal booster of Example 34, further comprisinga multiplexer configured to: couple the UL amplification and filteringpath to the bi-directional device antenna port; and couple the DLamplification and filtering path to the bi-directional device antennaport.

Example 54 includes the signal booster of Example 53, wherein themultiplexer is a diplexer, a duplexer, a multiplexer, a circulator, or amulti-common port multi-filter package.

Example 55 includes a repeater, comprising: a signal amplifier thatincludes one or more amplification and filtering signal paths, whereinthe one or more amplification and filtering signal paths are configuredto amplify and filter signals; a bi-directional server antenna port; anuplink (UL) donor antenna port; a downlink (DL) donor antenna port; a ULamplification and filtering path coupled between the bi-directionalserver antenna port and the UL donor antenna port, wherein the UL donorantenna port is configured to be coupled to an UL donor antenna; and aDL amplification and filtering path coupled between the bi-directionalserver antenna port and the DL donor antenna port, wherein the DL donorantenna port is configured to be coupled to a DL donor antenna that isseparate from the UL donor antenna.

Example 56 includes the repeater of Example 55, further comprising: areceive diversity DL server antenna port; and a receive diversity DLdonor antenna port configured to be coupled to a receive diversity DLdonor antenna to provide a receive diversity signal.

Example 57 includes the repeater of Example 56, wherein: the receivediversity DL donor antenna port is coupled to a receive diversity DLamplification and filtering path coupled between the receive diversityDL server antenna port and the receive diversity DL donor antenna port.

Example 58 includes the repeater of Example 56, wherein the UL donorantenna port, the DL donor antenna port, or the receive diversity DLdonor antenna port are configured to be coupled to one or more of anomnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna.

Example 59 includes the repeater of Example 55, wherein the UL donorantenna port is connected to a power amplifier without filtering betweenthe power amplifier and the UL donor antenna port.

Example 60 includes the repeater of Example 55, wherein the UL donorantenna port is coupled to a power amplifier with low-order filteringcoupled between the UL donor antenna port and the power amplifier tofilter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier.

Example 61 includes the repeater of Example 55, wherein: the DL donorantenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier without filteringbetween the low-noise amplifier and the DL donor antenna port; or the DLdonor antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifier with a switchablefilter between the low-noise amplifier and the DL donor antenna port.

Example 62 includes the repeater of Example 55, wherein the repeater isconfigured to amplify signals in up to six bands, wherein each bandcomprises a separate amplification and filtering path, and wherein theup to six bands are selected from one or more of: Third GenerationPartnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequency bands 1through 85, 3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or 3GPP 5G frequencybands 257 through 261.

Example 63 includes the repeater of Example 55, wherein one or more ofthe UL amplification and filtering path or the DL amplification andfiltering path is configured to switch between one or more of: the ULdonor antenna port; or the DL donor antenna port.

Example 64 includes a repeater, comprising: a bi-directional insideantenna port; a receive diversity downlink (DL) inside antenna port; anuplink (UL) outside antenna port; a DL outside antenna port; a receivediversity DL outside antenna port configured to be coupled to a receivediversity DL outside antenna to provide a receive diversity signal; a ULamplification and filtering path coupled between the bi-directionalinside antenna port and the UL outside antenna port, wherein the ULoutside antenna port is configured to be coupled to an UL outsideantenna; and a DL amplification and filtering path coupled between thebi-directional inside antenna port and the DL outside antenna port,wherein the DL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DLoutside antenna that is separate from both the UL outside antenna andthe receive diversity DL outside antenna.

Example 65 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein the receivediversity DL outside antenna port is coupled to a receive diversity DLamplification and filtering path coupled between the receive diversityDL inside antenna port and the receive diversity DL outside antennaport.

Example 66 includes the repeater of Example 65, further comprising: areceive diversity DL multiband filter on the receive diversity DLamplification and filtering path, wherein the receive diversity DLmultiband filter is configured to filter signals on two or morenon-spectrally adjacent bands.

Example 67 includes the repeater of Example 66, wherein the receivediversity DL multiband filter comprises a plurality of bandpass filtersin a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpass filters areimpedance matched to enable operation in the single package.

Example 68 includes the repeater of Example 67, wherein the receivediversity DL multiband filter is a dual-common port multi-bandpassfilter.

Example 69 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein the UL outsideantenna port, the DL outside antenna port, or the receive diversity DLoutside antenna port are configured to be coupled to one or more of anomnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna.

Example 70 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein the UL outsideantenna port is connected to a power amplifier without filtering betweenthe power amplifier and the UL outside antenna port.

Example 71 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein the UL outsideantenna port is coupled to a power amplifier with a low-order filteringcoupled between the UL outside antenna port and the power amplifier tofilter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier.

Example 72 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein: the DL outsideantenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier without filteringbetween the low-noise amplifier and the DL outside antenna port; or theDL outside antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifier with aswitchable filter between the low-noise amplifier and the DL outsideantenna port.

Example 73 includes the repeater of Example 64, further comprising oneor more of: a low-noise amplifier on the UL amplification and filteringpath; a low-noise amplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path;a power amplifier on the UL amplification and filtering path; a poweramplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path; a variableattenuator on the UL amplification and filtering path; a variableattenuator on the DL amplification and filtering path; a band-passfilter on the UL amplification and filtering path; or a band-pass filteron the DL amplification and filtering path.

Example 74 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein the repeater isconfigured to amplify signals in up to six bands, wherein each bandcomprises a separate amplification and filtering path.

Example 75 includes the repeater of Example 74, wherein the up to sixbands are selected from one or more of: Third Generation PartnershipProject (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequency bands 1 through 85,3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or 3GPP 5G frequency bands 257through 261.

Example 76 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein the repeater isa Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-compatible consumer signalbooster.

Example 77 includes the repeater of Example 64, wherein one or more ofthe UL amplification and filtering path, the DL amplification andfiltering path, or a receive diversity DL amplification and filteringpath is configured to switch between one or more of: the UL outsideantenna port; the DL outside antenna port; or the receive diversity DLoutside antenna port.

Example 78 includes the repeater of Example 64, further comprising oneor more of: an UL multiband filter on the UL amplification and filteringpath, wherein the UL multiband filter is configured to filter signals ontwo or more non-spectrally adjacent bands; or a DL multiband filter onthe DL amplification and filtering path, wherein the DL multiband filteris configured to filter signals on two or more non-spectrally adjacentbands.

Example 79 includes the repeater of Example 78, wherein the UL multibandfilter or the DL multiband filter comprises a plurality of bandpassfilters in a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpass filtersare impedance matched to enable operation in the single package.

Example 80 includes the repeater of Example 79, wherein the UL multibandfilter or the DL multiband filter is a dual-common port multi-bandpassfilter.

Example 81 includes the repeater of Example 64, further comprising amultiplexer configured to: couple the UL amplification and filteringpath to the bi-directional inside antenna port; and couple the DLamplification and filtering path to the bi-directional inside antennaport.

Example 82 includes the repeater of Example 81, wherein the multiplexercan be a diplexer, a duplexer, a multiplexer, a circulator, or amulti-common port multi-filter package.

Example 83 includes a repeater, comprising: an uplink (UL) insideantenna port; a downlink (DL) inside antenna port; a receive diversityDL inside antenna port; a UL outside antenna port; a DL outside antennaport; a receive diversity DL outside antenna port configured to becoupled to a receive diversity DL outside antenna to provide a receivediversity signal; a UL amplification and filtering path coupled betweenthe UL inside antenna port and the UL outside antenna port, wherein theUL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled to an UL outsideantenna; and a DL amplification and filtering path coupled between theDL inside antenna port and the DL outside antenna port, wherein the DLoutside antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DL outside antennathat is separate from both the UL outside antenna and the receivediversity DL outside antenna.

Example 84 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein the receivediversity DL outside antenna port is coupled to a receive diversity DLamplification and filtering path coupled between the receive diversityDL inside antenna port and the receive diversity DL outside antennaport.

Example 85 includes the repeater of Example 84, further comprising oneor more of: a receive diversity DL multiband filter on the receivediversity DL amplification and filtering path, wherein the receivediversity DL multiband filter is configured to filter signals on two ormore non-spectrally adjacent bands.

Example 86 includes the repeater of Example 85, wherein the receivediversity DL multiband filter comprises a plurality of bandpass filtersin a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpass filters areimpedance matched to enable operation in the single package.

Example 87 includes the repeater of Example 86, wherein the receivediversity DL multiband filter is a dual-common port multi-bandpassfilter.

Example 88 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein the UL outsideantenna port, the DL outside antenna port, or the receive diversity DLoutside antenna port are configured to be coupled to one or more of anomnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna.

Example 89 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein the UL outsideantenna port is connected to a power amplifier without filtering betweenthe power amplifier and the UL outside antenna port.

Example 90 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein the UL outsideantenna port is coupled to a power amplifier with low-order filteringcoupled between the UL outside antenna port and the power amplifier tofilter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier.

Example 91 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein: the DL outsideantenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier without filteringbetween the low-noise amplifier and the DL outside antenna port; or theDL outside antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifier with aswitchable filter between the low-noise amplifier and the DL outsideantenna port.

Example 92 includes the repeater of Example 83, further comprising oneor more of: a low-noise amplifier on the UL amplification and filteringpath; a low-noise amplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path;a power amplifier on the UL amplification and filtering path; a poweramplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path; a variableattenuator on the UL amplification and filtering path; a variableattenuator on the DL amplification and filtering path; a band-passfilter on the UL amplification and filtering path; or a band-pass filteron the DL amplification and filtering path.

Example 93 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein the repeater isconfigured to amplify signals in up to six bands, wherein each bandcomprises a separate amplification and filtering path.

Example 94 includes the repeater of Example 93, wherein the up to sixbands are selected from one or more of: Third Generation PartnershipProject (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequency bands 1 through 85,3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or 3GPP 5G frequency bands 257through 261.

Example 95 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein the repeater isa Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-compatible consumer signalbooster.

Example 96 includes the repeater of Example 83, wherein one or more ofthe UL amplification and filtering path, the DL amplification andfiltering path, or a receive diversity DL amplification and filteringpath is configured to switch between one or more of: the UL outsideantenna port; the DL outside antenna port; or the receive diversity DLoutside antenna port.

Example 97 includes the repeater of Example 83, further comprising oneor more of: an UL multiband filter on the UL amplification and filteringpath, wherein the UL multiband filter is configured to filter signals ontwo or more non-spectrally adjacent bands; or a DL multiband filter onthe DL amplification and filtering path, wherein the DL multiband filteris configured to filter signals on two or more non-spectrally adjacentbands.

Example 98 includes the repeater of Example 97, wherein the UL multibandfilter or the DL multiband filter comprises a plurality of bandpassfilters in a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpass filtersare impedance matched to enable operation in the single package.

Example 99 includes the repeater of Example 98, wherein the UL multibandfilter or the DL multiband filter is a dual-common port multi-bandpassfilter.

Example 100 includes a repeater, comprising: an uplink (UL) insideantenna port; a downlink (DL) inside antenna port; a UL outside antennaport; a DL outside antenna port; a UL amplification and filtering pathcoupled between the UL inside antenna port and the UL outside antennaport, wherein the UL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled toan UL outside antenna; and a DL amplification and filtering path coupledbetween the DL inside antenna port and the DL outside antenna port,wherein the DL outside antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DLoutside antenna that is separate from the UL outside antenna.

Example 101 includes the repeater of Example 100, further comprising: areceive diversity DL inside antenna port; and a receive diversity DLoutside antenna port configured to be coupled to a receive diversity DLoutside antenna to provide a receive diversity signal.

Example 102 includes the repeater of Example 101, wherein: the receivediversity DL outside antenna port is coupled to a receive diversity DLamplification and filtering path coupled between the receive diversityDL inside antenna port and the receive diversity DL outside antennaport.

Example 103 includes the repeater of Example 101, wherein the UL outsideantenna port, the DL outside antenna port, or the receive diversity DLoutside antenna port are configured to be coupled to one or more of anomnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna.

Example 104 includes the repeater of Example 100, wherein the UL outsideantenna port is connected to a power amplifier without filtering betweenthe power amplifier and the UL outside antenna port.

Example 105 includes the repeater of Example 100, wherein the UL outsideantenna port is coupled to a power amplifier with low-order filteringcoupled between the UL outside antenna port and the power amplifier tofilter harmonics emitted by the power amplifier.

Example 106 includes the repeater of Example 100, wherein: the DLoutside antenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier withoutfiltering between the low-noise amplifier and the DL outside antennaport; or the DL outside antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifierwith a switchable filter between the low-noise amplifier and the DLoutside antenna port.

Example 107 includes the repeater of Example 100, further comprising oneor more of: a low-noise amplifier on the UL amplification and filteringpath; a low-noise amplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path;a power amplifier on the UL amplification and filtering path; a poweramplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path; a variableattenuator on the UL amplification and filtering path; a variableattenuator on the DL amplification and filtering path; a band-passfilter on the UL amplification and filtering path; or a band-pass filteron the DL amplification and filtering path.

Example 108 includes the repeater of Example 100, wherein the repeateris configured to amplify signals in up to six bands, wherein each bandcomprises a separate amplification and filtering path.

Example 109 includes the repeater of Example 108, wherein the up to sixbands are selected from one or more of: Third Generation PartnershipProject (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequency bands 1 through 85,3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or 3GPP 5G frequency bands 257through 261.

Example 110 includes the repeater of Example 100, wherein the repeateris a Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-compatible consumer signalbooster.

Example 111 includes the repeater of Example 100, wherein one or more ofthe UL amplification and filtering path or the DL amplification andfiltering path is configured to switch between one or more of: the ULoutside antenna port; or the DL outside antenna port.

Various techniques, or certain aspects or portions thereof, can take theform of program code (i.e., instructions) embodied in tangible media,such as floppy diskettes, compact disc-read-only memory (CD-ROMs), harddrives, non-transitory computer readable storage medium, or any othermachine-readable storage medium wherein, when the program code is loadedinto and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomesan apparatus for practicing the various techniques. Circuitry caninclude hardware, firmware, program code, executable code, computerinstructions, and/or software. A non-transitory computer readablestorage medium can be a computer readable storage medium that does notinclude signal. In the case of program code execution on programmablecomputers, the computing device can include a processor, a storagemedium readable by the processor (including volatile and non-volatilememory and/or storage elements), at least one input device, and at leastone output device. The volatile and non-volatile memory and/or storageelements can be a random-access memory (RAM), erasable programmable readonly memory (EPROM), flash drive, optical drive, magnetic hard drive,solid state drive, or other medium for storing electronic data. One ormore programs that can implement or utilize the various techniquesdescribed herein can use an application programming interface (API),reusable controls, and the like. Such programs can be implemented in ahigh level procedural or object oriented programming language tocommunicate with a computer system. However, the program(s) can beimplemented in assembly or machine language, if desired. In any case,the language can be a compiled or interpreted language, and combinedwith hardware implementations.

As used herein, the term processor can include general purposeprocessors, specialized processors such as VLSI, FPGAs, or other typesof specialized processors, as well as base band processors used intransceivers to send, receive, and process wireless communications.

It should be understood that many of the functional units described inthis specification have been labeled as modules, in order to moreparticularly emphasize their implementation independence. For example, amodule can be implemented as a hardware circuit comprising customvery-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits or gate arrays,off-the-shelf semiconductors such as logic chips, transistors, or otherdiscrete components. A module can also be implemented in programmablehardware devices such as field programmable gate arrays, programmablearray logic, programmable logic devices or the like.

In one example, multiple hardware circuits or multiple processors can beused to implement the functional units described in this specification.For example, a first hardware circuit or a first processor can be usedto perform processing operations and a second hardware circuit or asecond processor (e.g., a transceiver or a baseband processor) can beused to communicate with other entities. The first hardware circuit andthe second hardware circuit can be incorporated into a single hardwarecircuit, or alternatively, the first hardware circuit and the secondhardware circuit can be separate hardware circuits.

Modules can also be implemented in software for execution by varioustypes of processors. An identified module of executable code can, forinstance, comprise one or more physical or logical blocks of computerinstructions, which can, for instance, be organized as an object,procedure, or function. Nevertheless, the executables of an identifiedmodule need not be physically located together, but can comprisedisparate instructions stored in different locations which, when joinedlogically together, comprise the module and achieve the stated purposefor the module.

Indeed, a module of executable code can be a single instruction, or manyinstructions, and can even be distributed over several different codesegments, among different programs, and across several memory devices.Similarly, operational data can be identified and illustrated hereinwithin modules, and can be embodied in any suitable form and organizedwithin any suitable type of data structure. The operational data can becollected as a single data set, or can be distributed over differentlocations including over different storage devices, and can exist, atleast partially, merely as electronic signals on a system or network.The modules can be passive or active, including agents operable toperform desired functions.

Reference throughout this specification to “an example” or “exemplary”means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic describedin connection with the example is included in at least one embodiment ofthe present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in an example”or the word “exemplary” in various places throughout this specificationare not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

As used herein, a plurality of items, structural elements, compositionalelements, and/or materials can be presented in a common list forconvenience. However, these lists should be construed as though eachmember of the list is individually identified as a separate and uniquemember. Thus, no individual member of such list should be construed as ade facto equivalent of any other member of the same list solely based ontheir presentation in a common group without indications to thecontrary. In addition, various embodiments and example of the presentinvention can be referred to herein along with alternatives for thevarious components thereof. It is understood that such embodiments,examples, and alternatives are not to be construed as defactoequivalents of one another, but are to be considered as separate andautonomous representations of the present invention.

Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics canbe combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In thefollowing description, numerous specific details are provided, such asexamples of layouts, distances, network examples, etc., to provide athorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled inthe relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention can bepracticed without one or more of the specific details, or with othermethods, components, layouts, etc. In other instances, well-knownstructures, materials, or operations are not shown or described indetail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

While the forgoing examples are illustrative of the principles of thepresent invention in one or more particular applications, it will beapparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that numerousmodifications in form, usage and details of implementation can be madewithout the exercise of inventive faculty, and without departing fromthe principles and concepts of the invention. Accordingly, it is notintended that the invention be limited, except as by the claims setforth below.

What is claimed is:
 1. A signal booster transceiver, comprising: abi-directional device antenna port; an uplink (UL) node antenna port; adownlink (DL) node antenna port; a UL signal path coupled between thebi-directional device antenna port and the UL node antenna port, whereinthe UL node antenna port is configured to be coupled to an UL nodeantenna; and a DL amplification and filtering path coupled between thebi-directional device antenna port and the DL node antenna port, whereinthe DL node antenna port is configured to be coupled to a DL nodeantenna that is separate from the UL node antenna.
 2. The signal boostertransceiver of claim 1, further comprising: a receive diversity DLdevice antenna port; and a receive diversity DL node antenna portconfigured to be coupled to a receive diversity DL node antenna toprovide a receive diversity signal.
 3. The signal booster transceiver ofclaim 2, further comprising: a receive diversity DL multiband filter ona receive diversity DL amplification and filtering path coupled betweenthe receive diversity DL device antenna port and the receive diversityDL node antenna port, wherein the receive diversity DL multiband filteris configured to filter signals on two or more non-spectrally adjacentbands.
 4. The signal booster transceiver of claim 3, wherein the receivediversity DL multiband filter comprises a plurality of bandpass filtersin a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpass filters areimpedance matched to enable operation in the single package.
 5. Thesignal booster transceiver of claim 4, wherein the receive diversity DLmultiband filter is a dual-common port multi-bandpass filter.
 6. Thesignal booster transceiver of claim 2, wherein one or more of the ULsignal path or the DL amplification and filtering path or a receivediversity DL amplification and filtering path coupled between thereceive diversity DL device antenna port and the receive diversity DLnode antenna port is configured to switch between one or more of: the ULnode antenna port; the DL node antenna port; or the receive diversity DLnode antenna port.
 7. The signal booster transceiver of claim 2,wherein: the receive diversity DL node antenna port is coupled to areceive diversity DL amplification and filtering path coupled betweenthe receive diversity DL device antenna port and the receive diversityDL node antenna port.
 8. The signal booster transceiver of claim 2,wherein the UL node antenna port, the DL node antenna port, or thereceive diversity DL node antenna port are configured to be coupled toone or more of an omnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna. 9.The signal booster transceiver of claim 1, wherein the UL node antennaport is connected to a power amplifier without filtering between thepower amplifier and the UL node antenna port.
 10. The signal boostertransceiver of claim 1, wherein the UL node antenna port is coupled to apower amplifier with low-order filtering coupled between the UL nodeantenna port and the power amplifier to filter harmonics emitted by thepower amplifier.
 11. The signal booster transceiver of claim 1, wherein:the DL node antenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier withoutfiltering between the low-noise amplifier and the DL node antenna port;or the DL node antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifier with aswitchable filter between the low-noise amplifier and the DL nodeantenna port.
 12. The signal booster transceiver of claim 1, furthercomprising one or more of: a low-noise amplifier on the UL signal path;a low-noise amplifier on the DL amplification and filtering path; apower amplifier on the UL signal path; a power amplifier on the DLamplification and filtering path; a variable attenuator on the UL signalpath; a variable attenuator on the DL amplification and filtering path;a band-pass filter on the UL signal; or a band-pass filter on the DLamplification and filtering path.
 13. The signal booster transceiver ofclaim 1, wherein the signal booster is configured to amplify signals inup to six bands, wherein each band comprises a separate amplificationand filtering path.
 14. The signal booster transceiver of claim 13,wherein the up to six bands are selected from one or more of: ThirdGeneration Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE)frequency bands 1 through 85, 3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or3GPP 5G frequency bands 257 through
 261. 15. The signal boostertransceiver of claim 1, wherein the signal booster is a FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)-compatible consumer signal booster. 16.The signal booster transceiver of claim 1, wherein one or more of the ULsignal path or the DL amplification and filtering path is configured toswitch between one or more of: the UL node antenna port; or the DL nodeantenna port.
 17. The signal booster transceiver of claim 1, furthercomprising one or more of: an UL multiband filter on the UL signal path,wherein the UL multiband filter is configured to filter signals on twoor more non-spectrally adjacent bands; or a DL multiband filter on theDL amplification and filtering path, wherein the DL multiband filter isconfigured to filter signals on two or more non-spectrally adjacentbands.
 18. The signal booster transceiver of claim 17, wherein the ULmultiband filter or the DL multiband filter comprises a plurality ofbandpass filters in a single package, wherein the plurality of bandpassfilters are impedance matched to enable operation in the single package.19. The signal booster transceiver of claim 18, wherein the UL multibandfilter or the DL multiband filter is a dual-common port multi-bandpassfilter.
 20. The signal booster transceiver of claim 1, furthercomprising a multiplexer configured to: couple the UL signal path to thebi-directional device antenna port; and couple the DL amplification andfiltering path to the bi-directional device antenna port.
 21. The signalbooster transceiver of claim 20, wherein the multiplexer is a diplexer,a duplexer, a multiplexer, a circulator, or a multi-common portmulti-filter package.
 22. A transceiver, comprising: a signal amplifierthat includes one or more amplification and filtering signal paths,wherein the one or more amplification and filtering signal paths areconfigured to amplify and filter signals; a bi-directional serverantenna port; an uplink (UL) donor antenna port; a downlink (DL) donorantenna port; a UL signal path coupled between the bi-directional serverantenna port and the UL donor antenna port, wherein the UL donor antennaport is configured to be coupled to an UL donor antenna; and a DLamplification and filtering path coupled between the bi-directionalserver antenna port and the DL donor antenna port, wherein the DL donorantenna port is configured to be coupled to a DL donor antenna that isseparate from the UL donor antenna.
 23. The transceiver of claim 22,further comprising: a receive diversity DL server antenna port; and areceive diversity DL donor antenna port configured to be coupled to areceive diversity DL donor antenna to provide a receive diversitysignal.
 24. The transceiver of claim 23, wherein: the receive diversityDL donor antenna port is coupled to a receive diversity DL amplificationand filtering path coupled between the receive diversity DL serverantenna port and the receive diversity DL donor antenna port.
 25. Thetransceiver of claim 23, wherein the UL donor antenna port, the DL donorantenna port, or the receive diversity DL donor antenna port areconfigured to be coupled to one or more of an omnidirectional antenna ora directional antenna.
 26. The transceiver of claim 22, wherein the ULdonor antenna port is connected to a power amplifier without filteringbetween the power amplifier and the UL donor antenna port.
 27. Thetransceiver of claim 22, wherein the UL donor antenna port is coupled toa power amplifier with low-order filtering coupled between the UL donorantenna port and the power amplifier to filter harmonics emitted by thepower amplifier.
 28. The transceiver of claim 22, wherein: the DL donorantenna port is connected to a low-noise amplifier without filteringbetween the low-noise amplifier and the DL donor antenna port; or the DLdonor antenna port is coupled to a low-noise amplifier with a switchablefilter between the low-noise amplifier and the DL donor antenna port.29. The transceiver of claim 22, wherein the transceiver is configuredto amplify signals in up to six bands, wherein each band comprises aseparate amplification and filtering path, and wherein the up to sixbands are selected from one or more of: Third Generation PartnershipProject (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequency bands 1 through 85,3GPP 5G frequency bands 1 through 86, or 3GPP 5G frequency bands 257through
 261. 30. The transceiver of claim 22, wherein one or more of theUL signal path or the DL amplification and filtering path is configuredto switch between one or more of: the UL donor antenna port; or the DLdonor antenna port.